ABSTRACT
There are two separate issues in the difficulties people experience arising from the condition itself: other people's lack of understanding and inflexibility. The paucity of service provision arises from Government unwillingness which itself arises from the difficulties in understanding the condition. There is very little support for people with Asperger's syndrome. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a third of the UK's already overinflated prison population is affected by this condition. Most current services tend to be not only inappropriate but also inaccessible. What is needed is support which is orientated towards the individual, includes the family as the first line of support, is highly flexible, adaptable, accessible, affordable and long-term, and leaves a lasting impression. The purpose of this service would, of course, be to enable and encourage the person with Asperger's to make the most of his or her talent and ability whilst developing and maintaining the maximum possible level of independence.
