Outreach&CommunityCare

Outreach and Community Care

Autism West Midlands can provide support in a variety of different settings. These include: The person’s own home or the family home

College or University

Day services

Activities in the community

We can support people with a range of activities including: Social and leisure activities

Attending health appointments

Looking after the home and staying safe

Attending work or college

We currently support a range of people across the autistic spectrum including individuals with learning disabilities, mental health difficulties or challenging behaviours.

Tom’s story Tom (29) has Asperger syndrome and mild learning disabilities. He spent his childhood moving around foster homes and the lack of stability caused Tom great anxiety. As an adult, Tom was supported by several generic providers who did not take into account his autism specific needs and his placements routinely broke down.

Tom came to Autism West Midlands through our transition service. We created an individual support system for him, providing the stability he had always longed for.

We discovered that sensory issues were at the root of his problems, particularly when coping with noise above and below him in shared environments. Addressing this, we identified a suitable shared property and put a care plan in place.

Tom is now much happier and has discovered a talent for art. He is developing his skills while working towards a diploma in Art at college and has aspirations to exhibit and sell his work in the future.

What we offer Our support packages are person-centred and designed to enable and empower people with autism.

We can offer support within the home and the community, depending on the needs of the individual.

We offer personalised housing provision solutions.

Every package is managed by a dedicated service coordinator.

We provide value for money through bespoke packages of support.

We have more than 20 years of autism support experience and dedicated, trained and experienced specialist autism support staff.

Make a referral

If you are interested in accessing our services either for yourself or an individual you support, you can make a referral to us in the following ways: •• Complete the referral form online at www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Email us at referrals@autismwestmidlands.org.uk •• Call us at our Head Office on 0121 450 7582 We are Care Quality Commission registered CQC Nominated Individual and Head of Regulated Activity: Anabel Sainza-Fernandez

About Autism West Midlands

There are more than half a million people in the UK living with autism, an invisible, misunderstood and lonely disability. 60,000 live in the West Midlands.

We are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people affected by autism. We exist to enable all people with autism and those who love and care for them to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. Our passionate, expert staff and volunteers work across all age groups and abilities, providing direct support to people affected by autism.

Contact us

Autism West Midlands Regent Court George Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 1NU Email: General enquiries: hello@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Help and advice: info@autismwestmidlands.org.uk Telephone: Main reception: 0121 450 7582 • Information helpline: 0303 03 00 111 Website: www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk

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Follow us on Twitter: @autismwestmids Our vision is a world where all people on the autism spectrum have the specialist care and support they need to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.

Registered Charity Number: 517077 Registered Company Number: 1953344 (England and Wales)