Service categories: Extra-curricular and leisure activities, Information, advice and advocacy, Support groups, social programs and branches

Service URL: https://didinverness.org

Bryden lodge offers people with autism/ASD the opportunity to access resources and options that are validating and unique to the individual.

The staff have lived experience with extensive knowledge of autism and related conditions. We offer the option of 1-1, small groups, telephone or video calls. We also offer opportunities to participate in various indoor or outdoor activities.

Within the lodge we offer several quiet, calming spaces that people with autism can access to decompress and ground themselves. We offer a no-pressure approach that allows the person flexibility to access the various options and resources offered within the service. This includes post diagnosis information, safe spaces to enhance physical health through gentle activities, and exploring your creative side.

Aimed at: Adult

Referral Sources: NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, NHS primary care

Covers: Highland

Specialisms: Autism, Exclusively autism specific, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training

Other specialisms: As registered nurses in both mental health and adult general nursing and learning disabilities we offer a service that fills the gaps that are not available elsewhere