Canada has appointed a new Specialist Advisor for Autism at the Department of Health. Elaine Hill will work four days week to develop a new Adult Autism Strategy, advise on the needs of Autistic Individuals and work on policy reform.
Ms. Hill stated, “I am very excited about the prospect of being able to take forward key developments for people with autism and their families. The appointment of a Specialist Advisor for Autism with the DH is a really vital and positive step and one that is not without significant challenges. In that role I am really looking forward to addressing the obstacles that people with autism and their carers experience in receiving the help and the support they need in their daily lives. I hope to be able to develop a key National Strategy for people with autism that will help to realise personalised support services and ensure prompt access to that support.”
Currently Ms. Hill serves as thee head of the North East Autism Consortium (NEAC) which comprises 12 local authorities and PCTs in the North East. Her role, as the first head of this organisation, has been to provide leadership to the PCTs, local authorities and other key agencies in the region, and to assist in the strategic planning, commissioning and delivery of services to people with autistic spectrum disorders (including Aspergers Syndrome).
I think this is a great move for Autistic People in Canada, as the Candian Goverment is starting to reach out to find out what the needs are of the Autistic Community, and there not just having a politician fill the position, but an experienced and seasoned professional
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Before Michelle Dawson jumps on you, let me remind you this is not Canada you are talking about but he UK.
Elaine Hill works for the British Government, and the NEAC is in Geordie land not Newfoundland