Autism Spectrum Disorder

Supporting those living with Autism

Welcome to our esteemed services dedicated to providing comprehensive support for individuals with Autism. Our unwavering commitment is to offer an all-encompassing service that recognises the importance of including significant individuals in each person's life. We acknowledge that some individuals may have experienced isolation and disconnection from their family and friends, and we strive to bridge that gap by fostering meaningful connections and rebuilding support networks.

The approach begins with a thorough assessment, which is used to create a personalised care plan that addresses each person's specific needs and desires. Clear goals are established through collaboration to achieve positive outcomes and personal growth.

Tailored communication is at the heart of our approach for individuals with Autism. We recognise that diverse methods of communication are necessary for expression and comprehension. Our strategies include jargon-free language, Picture Exchange Communication System PECS, sign language, and social stories created by our in-house specialists. Our approach is customised for each person to ensure they feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Our assistance goes beyond one's home and into the community and specialised environments. We offer a purpose-built centre where individuals can engage in activities and develop essential skills in a secure and nurturing environment.

Our organisation prioritises the well-being and dignity of each individual. Our team of professionals is highly skilled and compassionate, providing exceptional care with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and professionalism. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence.

Join us in empowering individuals with Autism to lead fulfilling lives through our comprehensive and individualised approach. Together, let's create a world where everyone can thrive, regardless of neurodiversity.

Fact or Myth?

Autism is the same as learning disability

MYTH

A learning disability is briefly defined as a condition in which someone has a significantly reduced ability to understand new or complex information. Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that impacts the ways in which a person communicates with and relates to people around them. The conditions can overlap: between 48-52% of people with autism have a learning disability.

All people will autism have special abilities

MYTH

Some people with autism can have special talents in music, memory and art but these are exceptional. Like everyone else in society, people with autism are unique individuals and need to be supported in a highly individual way.

Most people with learning disabilities live in the community

FACT

Although up to 70,000 people with learning disabilities once lived in specialist hospitals in the 1970s, the number has declined since then and now stands at approximately 2,500. People with learning disabilities now live in a range of settings which include living in their own house or flat, with others or in small residential homes.

Because people with learning disabilities no longer live in hospitals, they don’t need nurses to support them

MYTH

People with learning disabilities are 2 and a half times more likely to have a health condition than the general population. They are more likely to experience barriers to get the healthcare they need in mainstream services. 27% of hospital trusts say they do not employ specialist staff in learning disability. Specialist nurses are needed more than ever.

More boys than girls are diagnosed with learning disabilities

FACT
This is true but there may be an under-diagnosis of girls because of social expectations of their behaviour.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Supporting those living with Autism

Fact or Myth?

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