Making Social Prescribing Accessible for Autistic People: Best Practice Guidelines
Rosie Dow
Why This Matters
Social prescribing has the potential to significantly improve wellbeing and quality of life for autistic people by connecting them to meaningful activities and community support. However, autistic people currently face substantial barriers in accessing and benefiting from social prescribing at every stage of the pathway. Poorly matched or rushed social prescribing can worsen anxiety, disengagement, or mistrust in services. Making social prescribing accessible is essential for...