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ANNEX C: Service accreditation
The National Autistic Society provides an autism accreditation services based on the following criteria, which should be fundamental to the development of any service for people with ASD.
Criteria for Accreditation
- The service possesses Autism specialist knowledge
- This specialist knowledge consistently informs the way in which the service is organised and delivered
- The specialist knowledge consistently informs the work of the individual members of staff
- The service effectively identifies and responds to the individual needs of each person using the service
Benefits to the Person with Autism
- Effective approaches, based upon established methodology
- Best practice through continual research
- Consistent service
- Experienced and trained staff
- Shown respect and understanding and their individuality is valued
Benefits to Families
- Knowledge that their family member is receiving education and care of the highest quality
- Re-assurance that there is objective and credible monitoring of the establishment in relation to its policies and practices
- Ongoing involvement
- Support and Empathy through experienced and trained staff
Benefits to Service Providers
- Base-line standard
- Compatibility with other standards
- Acknowledgement of existing good practice
- Working towards excellence
- Management and Staff Team working towards common and shared goals
- Credibility in relation to the quality of service being provided
- Marketing
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