The ICB carried out a survey and two focus groups with autistic people and their carers in 2025 as part of a review of community services for autistic people.
120 people took part in the survey. Key findings include:
- 65% stating that a key gap was services helping to understand their autism
- 56% stating that a key gap was services that support their communication needs
- 40% of autistic respondents highlighted a need for services aimed at developing skills for daily life
- 75% of parent/carer respondents stated that a key gap was supporting the person’s mental health needs