Provide an information, advice and support service to those affected by Autism and Asperger’s syndrome
Provide a positive environment to support the individual’s personal, emotional and social wellbeing
Develop and continually reinforce essential social skills
Deliver an Autism specific Learning Programme of activities to engage these individuals whilst also teaching social skills, key skills and independent living-skills
Provide an Autism specific 1:1 Outreach service in order to meet the needs of our client group
Offer an Autism specific Supported Employment Programme, providing the opportunity of exploring potential employment with support
Provide Autism Awareness Training and organise conferences for parents, carers, teachers, social and health care professionals
Promote the social inclusion of adults with Autism through increased participation within local communities
Develop a range of social enterprise initiatives, including our charity shop
Facilitate involvement of parents/carers to insure successful transference of skills to residential, training and employment environments
Work in partnership with other organisations and professionals to promote awareness of Autistic
Spectrum Conditions (ASCs), developing a network of support and providing progression routes for our client group
Explore the development of suitable supported accommodation for adults with an ASC.
Details of the main activities that contribute to the achievement of the stated objectives:
Empower and enable adults with Autism and Asperger’s syndrome to lead a more independent lifestyle and integrate into the community
Increase their self confidence, social and interpersonal skills
Increase opportunities for training and work placement leading to employment
Promote educational attainment of this client group
Encourage meaningful engagement and social inclusion, leading to a reduction in criminal or antisocial activity
Increase awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions such as Asperger’s syndrome
Strengthen our provision in order to ensure that we are an effective community organisation
Liaise with other voluntary and statutory organisations.
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