There is currently no conceptual approach to people with the autism spectrum disorder in Slovakia. Slovakia does not have sufficient capacity for early intervention, the waiting time for the initial examination is too long and too expensive for many families. There is a lack of qualified therapists to care for children with autism.
The main objective of the project is the naming of resources from the current situation. A Concept will be created and implemented at the state level, which intends to become a so-called "travel map" for individual segments of the aid, making specific steps leading to the change of the current situation. The recommendations of the Concept should arise in a common dialogue between the professional and non-professional public, entering into negotiations with the state and at the same time pointed to changes in public policies.
The project is to benefit people with autism spectrum disorders, their families, as well as workers with people with autism, as well as the state itself in the form of a guide in approaching these people. The created Concept is to help selected groups to better understand the situation in which they find themselves and to help with further steps in the selected issue.
Cooperation with a foreign partner - Rökstólar Samvinnumiðstöð, ehf. has the task of exchanging know-how, facilitating the exchange of partners and experiences. The Icelandic partner will assist in the selection and further communication with other Icelandic partners. Also, in cooperation with a Slovak partner, he plans and prepares a four-day study trip. The Slovak partner - Andreas, n. o. directly participates in the preparation of the conceptual material which will be the starting point for further discussions in this project and the active involvement of experts will be part of several activities in the creation of the next version of the Concept. It will set priorities in implementation and negotiations with the public administration.