Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you are autistic, you are autistic for life; autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be 'cured'.
All autistic people share certain difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways.
Vision for the Partnership Board:
The Autism (and Neurodivergence) Partnership Board ('the Board') works together to ensure that all autistic people in Gloucestershire, their families and carers have the best life they can.
The Board oversees the implementation and delivery of the local Autism strategy.
Board members are expected to raise awareness and understanding of issues affecting autistic people, as well as championing the strategy.
Whilst the Board's primary focus is Autism, it also welcomes and explores other neurodiverse experiences, and champions accessibility for all neurodivergent people.
Board meetings:
- Meetings should be accessible to all Board Members including those with lived experience. Agendas and minutes are in plain English using plain, accessible language.
- Agendas will be sent to board members before meetings, and minutes sent shortly after.
- Bulletins which showcase highlights from the Board are also produced, and can be found on this page.
If you want more information, or would like to join the Board, email neurodiversity@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
