Aspies For Freedom

Nas launches largest ever autism survey
13 March 2007

The National Autistic Society (Nas) has announced that it is to carry out the largest ever autism survey in an effort to gain a greater understanding about autistic adults' experiences in the UK.

Nas is calling on all adults with the disability to take part and claims that the nation-wide survey will give individuals the chance to help shape its campaigns.

Speaking to communitycare.co.uk, Nas policy and parliamentary officer for adults, Mia Rosenblatt, said: "Hearing the view of individuals with autism is vital in order for the Nas to gain an accurate picture of people's experiences, the services people have been able to access and any difficulties they have encountered."

Anyone who is affected by autism is encouraged to take part in Nas' online survey by clicking on http://www.autism.org.uk/questionnaire. If a hard copy would be preferable, potential participants should contact Mia on mia.rosenblatt@nas.org.uk or call her on 020 7903 3558.

Source: http://www.craegmoor.co.uk/news/industry...vey__.aspx

Would there be any reason to not participate in this survey? I don't live in UK, but I wonder what NAS's goals are(to cure?).

I guess there could be a good reason to participate also if you disagree with their current intentions.

There website states  "The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs."  

but by what means?  

There site:   " Campaigning through Parliament for a better world for people with autism and Asperger syndrome"

"Campaigning is critical if people with autism and their families are to get a better deal from services and society at large. We work at a national level to champion the rights and interests of people with autism and their families and ensure that policy and legislation reflect their needs: your contribution is vital to achieve positive changes."

This is a British charity.  They do not have offices outside of Britain as far as I know.   They just seem they support more programmes accessible to people/families with autism than CAN does.  

I would like some British aspies opinions on NAS.

You can read through the entire survey without having to send it in.  It is mostly asking people if they are getting the support services they need.  

If someone contacts you later asking for a blood sample then you know it is a genetic study.  But apparently, it is not.  

It is for people who live in the UK only.  I would certainly like to have someone in my country send out a similar survey but I am receiving inadequate support.