Objective Autism is a psychiatric disorder, affecting areas of the brain that process information received from the senses. Epidemiological surveys estimate a prevalence of 91 per 10,000 people affected and this equates to in excess of 1.6 million sufferers in the EU. (Source The UK National Autistic Society), There is no known cure, life long support is frequently required and early intervention is important in determining the quality of life for the individual, and other members of the family. Worldwide, Autism was only recognised as a separate condition in the 1940's and there is still evidence of lack of recognition in some geographical and socio economic groups today. Whilst medical research continues in to the causes, possible cures and methods of diagnosis this project is focused on the approach to the condition. The project to evaluate and develop strategies for primary care models is based upon the initial application for an Exploratory Award, the conclusions of the Feasibility Study and the Remarks and Recommendations of the Stage I Evaluation. Therefore the project will: - Be focused on surveying models of assessment and intervention available throughout the EU.-Evaluate the developments in recognition of the rights of the sufferer, and other family members. particularly in relation to quality of life, advocacy and self advocacy. - Research the efficiency of health care delivery through the development of strategies for improving the quality of care. - Be undertaken within strict research guidelines, acknowledging that issues relating to diagnosis, and causes and cures, for autistic symptoms are being researched elsewhere. - Clearly define the proposals for the use of the research information by dissemination and product development. The project will seek to identify and develop strategies to improve the quality of care and quality of life for those with autism. Fields of science medical and health sciencesclinical medicinepsychiatry Programme(s) FP4-BIOMED 2 - Specific research, technological development and demonstration programme in the field of biomedicine and health, 1994-1998 Topic(s) 6.5 - Quality of health care Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CRS - Cooperative research contracts Coordinator The Devon & Cornwall Autistic Community Trust EU contribution No data Address Malpas Road TR1 1QH Truro United Kingdom See on map Total cost No data Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Gautena Spain EU contribution No data Address Paseo de Oriamendi 20009 San Sebastian See on map Total cost No data Gloucester Group Homes Ltd United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Avening Road GL6 0BU Nailsworth See on map Total cost No data Irish Society for Autism Ltd Ireland EU contribution No data Address 16/17,Lower O'Connell street 1 Dublin See on map Total cost No data Parents and Professionals and Autism Resource Centre United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Saintfield Road BT8 8BH Belfast See on map Total cost No data The Greek Society for the Protection of the Autistic People Greece EU contribution No data Address Athenas Street 10551 Athens See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSITY OF EXETER United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Heavitree Road EX1 2LU EXETER See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data