Autism Initiatives UK

• What they offer / teach

  Autism Initiatives is a registered charity providing specialist autism services across the UK and Isle of Man, including adult services, children's/young people's services, schools (Peterhouse School, The Haven), and regional services such as OSSME, HOSS, Number 6 and Number 3. For adults it delivers a broad range of services aimed at developing new skills, building connections and reaching personal goals; for young people support starts with education, whether at school or through flexible education and work experience in the community. It also runs a National Late Diagnosis Programme in Scotland (Scottish Government funded free support for people diagnosed later in life), workplace training and fundraising activities.

• Ages served

  Some services start from the age of five, with the majority of services centring on support for autistic adults. No upper age limit is stated.

• Approach

  They work positively alongside autistic people, their families and carers, providing specialist services tailored to each individual and taking an aspirational approach to goals. Teams get to know each individual and their loved ones to plan tailored support, and for children they provide individualised, early support that helps them understand their differences and value their strengths.

• Admissions

  Enquiries are made via a contact form where you select a region (England, Ireland, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales) and a service area; if your area is not listed they do not offer direct services there and recommend contacting the Autism Alliance. The Late Diagnosis Group programme in Scotland is accessed via a referral form linked in their news story.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website, other than that the Scottish Government-funded Late Diagnosis Group programme is described as free support.

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