Taunton Autism Support Group

Government plans to improve support for people with autism are expected to be outlined in parliament later.

Government Announcement
In a joint Government statement to MPs, Phil Hope MP, Minister for Care Services, and Sarah McCarthy-Fry MP, Minister for Schools and Learners have announced a far-reaching set of initiatives to improve the lives of people with autism in England. The measures announced are a direct response to the Cheryl Gillan Autism Bill and address all the outcomes sought in the Bill.

Dramatherapy is a form of psychological therapy in which all of the performance arts are utilised within the therapeutic relationship and has been used with children on the Autistic Continunm.

I thought you might be interested in hearing about an exciting new online community for parents and carers of children with autism. The community, called talk about autism, will allow you to talk to others about the issues surrounding autism, especially education and development of young people and children with autism.