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Capabilities Statement for Social Work with Autistic Adults

Capabilities Statement for Social Work with Autistic Adults

Framework to support social work practice with autistic adults

Commissioned by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and developed by BASW alongside autistic adults

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