Supporting adults from the autism spectrum in Poland - from theoretical considerations to practical exemplification

Abstract

Thesis. The study addresses the subject of supporting adults from the autism spectrum. Through insight into the institutional approach to supporting people with disabilities, failures in eliminating difficulties in the functioning of people with disabilities are noted. This article will present examples of good practice in supporting people with autism.

Concepts dicsussed. The text presents a theoretical background of care and support systems for people with disabilities in Poland. Additionally, the article shows the programme for becoming independent on a professional level as well as in life generally (programme of training flats, and the ‘Home for Adults with Autism’). The study contains an exemplification of good practice to support adult people with autism. The most important assumptions of the Foundation "Dom Autysty", Association for the Assistance of Autistic People "Dalej Razem" and the Generado Foundation were discussed.

Results and conclusions. The conclusion indicates the possibilities for supporting adults with autism which are created by the above mentioned Public Benefit Organizations. To summarise, the study shows the deficits in the support system for disabled people and the possibilities of overcoming them, based on recommendations for Poland regarding the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.