Need: 18, diagnosed with autism, OCD and anxiety, in hospital refusing to eat.
Intervention: A coordinated approach with CAMHS, Social Work Team, School Safeguarding and Psychological support. The IPS team worked hard to; establish a routine for taking medication, offered support with food preparation skills and an eating schedule as well as the client and their whole family being supported with budgeting and finance skills.
Outcome: The young person is at home, motivated to succeed, has an understanding of their anxieties and triggers, is in education, living more independently, booking holidays, and has a keen interest in photography.
