Our day services give adults with autism a place to come for support, to socialise and to learn. We offer a wide range of groups, classes and activities outside the home that help people to follow their interests and develop their life skills in a meaningful way.

We offer our day services at specialist day centres in West Wickham, West Croydon and South Croydon, where good transport links give us access to a wide range of amenities. Our service is open to anyone with a diagnosis of autism and as our programmes are flexible and tailored to what each person needs and wants, they can choose the centre which suits them best. We offer programmes during half terms and summer holidays, and short breaks.

I am thrilled that we have finally found a place for our daughter that can support her. Thank you for this fantastic day service.
Parent

Leisure and learning activities

Our day services offer a range of leisure, educational, and vocational activities which may be based in our centres or in the community. We deliver our programmes in structured environments ideal for adults with autism. Each person can choose specific sessions or attend on specific days.

Below are some examples of the activities we can offer – there are many more, and we are always open to new ideas.

Everyone who uses our day services uses SPELL and TEACCH. These approaches provide essential structure and a means of clear communication designed to support people with autism. We also support other forms of communication such as social stories, Makaton® and PECS. 

The activities and support we offer

At our centres:

  • Accredited programmes such as ASDAN and Learn Direct (in numeracy, literacy and life skills)
  • Dance, drama, reflexology and art
  • IT
  • Communication sessions
  • Personal support time with a psychologist
  • Job skills
  • Health and wellbeing
  • Speaking up for yourself workshops


In the community:

  • Canoeing
  • Trampolining
  • Horseriding
  • Ten-pin bowling
  • Cycling
  • Swimming
  • Further education in local colleges
  • Shopping
  • Eating out
  • Travel training

 

Person-centred approach

We want every adult we support to have the opportunity to grow and thrive, so we put them atthe centre of our planning process. We work closely with them to create their individual plan and put it into practice: through our knowledge and experience we enable people to communicate effectively and to express their wishes. We also ensure that family, carers, friends and staff are full partners in the planning process.

Our team

Every member of staff is trained to support people with autism, and continues to expand their knowledge throughout their career. We staff each activity according to each person’s needs.