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Commissioning Autism Service Models: What Good Pathways Look Like

Commissioners increasingly expect adult autism services to evidence clear pathways, outcomes and value. This article explains what good autism service models look like from a commissioning perspective and how providers...

Integrated Autism Pathways With Health, Housing and Community Services

Adult autism pathways work best when social care, health, housing and community services are deliberately integrated. This article explains how providers design joined-up models that reduce fragmentation, manage risk and...

Step-Down and Exit Pathways From Autism Support Services

Step-down and exit planning are essential to avoid dependency and placement drift in adult autism services. This article explains how providers design exit pathways that protect outcomes, manage risk and...

Crisis and Short-Term Stabilisation Models in Adult Autism Services

Crisis and short-term stabilisation services are often commissioned when autistic adults experience acute distress or placement breakdown. This article explains how effective crisis models are designed, governed and aligned with...

Transition Pathways Into Adult Autism Services

Transitions into adult autism services are a high-risk point for breakdown. This article explains how commissioners expect providers to manage transitions safely, maintain continuity, and prevent crisis during service change.

Residential Care Models for Autistic Adults: When and Why They Are Used

Residential care is sometimes necessary for autistic adults, but it must be clearly justified and well governed. This article explains when residential models are appropriate, what commissioners expect, and how...

Using Outreach and Step-Up Models in Adult Autism Services

Outreach and step-up services play a vital role in preventing crisis for autistic adults. This article explains how to design outreach pathways with clear thresholds, escalation routes and commissioner-aligned assurance.

Designing Supported Living Models for Autistic Adults

Supported living can work well for autistic adults when the service model is deliberately designed around communication, sensory needs and risk. This article explains how to structure supported living pathways...

Building Safe Adult Autism Care Pathways From Referral to Long-Term Stability

Adult autism pathways fail when referral, assessment, stabilisation and review are not clearly defined. This article explains how to build safe pathways that work across housing, health and social care,...

Adult Autism Service Models That Work Pathways, Delivery and Assurance

Adult autism services work best when the delivery model matches need, environment and risk, not organisational convenience. This article sets out practical service models, how to design clear pathways, and...