Autism (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)
Additional needs assessment required
Areas of particular significance are:
- A needs assessment relating to mental health. Given the clear link in prevalence between autism and mental health challenges (particularly anxiety) a comprehensive Mental Heath JSNAA should be undertaken.
- Given emerging evidence in relation to autism and eating disorders and the relatively recent classification of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) as an eating disorder; further analysis is required in relation to the interface between autism and eating disorders.