Published on 12, July, 2020
Well, I've just received a copy of my Care Act Assessment and am left wondering whether there's anything in it that I can actually use.Naturally I told them that I'd already searched and read extensively for info, advice and guidance on key areas affecting our family including:-
- severe autistic burnout
- withdrawal and refusal to engage with services
- hygiene issues
All in connection with adults who have capacity but are very closed to re-engaging with services. Clearly I've already contacted the NAS (in the past, as I can't find any helpline now) plus local charities from time to time. But the core issues remain. I explained all of this in detail.Well the assessment has come back simply advising me to contact the NAS. I already have a P2P appointment lined up but it seems that this is just for emotional support whereas I want and need advice and guidance on coping and managing on a daily basis (otherwise I could easily need emotional support open-endedly as this situation isn't going to change!) Scouring the NAS info online, I can't find anything which gives any info that I dont already have. e.g. info on burnout includes references to Dora Raymaker and Kieran Rose - both excellent but I need to sit down with a professional and get it tailored to my family, with considerable attention paid to areas like trust and family dynamics. I'm guessing I've drawn a blank. Again. Does the NAS provide any 1:1 support - NOT emotional support as I've already seen a number of therapists and counsellors , all great but I need something more practical.
May I ask, if you don't mind, as I'm still navigating the SEND world - what is a Care Act Assessment?