Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Co-ordinator (Western Trust)

The Autism Service Teams in the Trust are multi-disciplinary services which exist in each of the 5 HSC Trusts to offer assessment, diagnosis and follow up support and interventions for children and individuals and their families / carers with a confirmed diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The ASD co-ordinator role is to take responsibility for the co-ordination, implementation and development of Trusts ASD action plan in accordance with DHSSPS Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Strategic Action Plan. Their remit is to establish internal links across directorates within each Trust to ensure effective interfacing across children and adult services, and with external agencies and departments, and the delivery of seamless services for people on the autism spectrum.For more information about support for children and young people with Autism, and their families, please see the Western Trust Website :-Children’s and Young People’s ServiceContacts :-General Enquiries : 028 8283 5983Northern Sector Lilac Villa, Gransha Park, Clooney Road, Derry/Londonderry : 028 7130 8313Southern Sector Rivendell Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital Omagh : 028 8283 5983Children's Centre South West Acute Hospital Enniskillen 028 6638 2000

Service details

• Contact person: Margaret Ferris
• Available age groups: 0-18yrs
• FamilySupportNI categories: Disability – Learning Disability, Autism, ADHD
• Areas covered: Derry | Fermanagh | Limavady | Omagh | Strabane
• Referral methods: GP | Health Visitor | Hospital | School | Social Worker

Source: FamilySupportNI listing