Achieving Autism Accreditation in Cat A Prison. (June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Daly, Rachel; Motherskill, Kimbia
• Is Part Of: BJPsych open. Volume 8(2022)Supplement 1
• Page Start: S20
• Page End: S20
• Publication Date: 2022-06
• Subjects: Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Mental health -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.118
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2056-4724

Abstract

Abstract : Aims: To ensure autististic prisoners are understood and receive necessary support in custodial environment. Methods: 1. Prison healthcare staff and discipline staff jointly trained about autism and how it is best managed in prison setting. 2. Promotion re-education aids for prisons visually and verbally. 3. Prison staff as autistic champions. 4. Accessible autistic spectrum lead in healthcare team to coordinate need. Results: priority that prison becomes autism accredited by national autistic society in progress. Conclusion: There is increase of prisoners with neurodevelopmental disorders and ensuring their needs met in prison and this is CAT A challenging prison environment.