The Autism Trust
Main information
Service categories: Schools and education providers
Service URL: https://www.theautismtrust.org.uk/
Secondary URL: https://www.theautismtrust.org.uk/pages/work-experience
The Autism Trust aim to create meaningful futures for young adults with autism. We provide a supportive and nurturing environment fostering independence, building life skills, and generating community support and awareness of the capabilities of individuals with autism. Through ASDAN training, and functional work experience we equip young adults to work and enjoy the communities they live in.
The work experience includes training in ‘Polly’s Place’ a gift shop and art gallery selling beautifully handcrafted items made by people with autism, their families and supporters. For each item sold the artist receives fifty percent back, so they feel recognized, rewarded and have a sense of achievement.
At the Training Centre young adults with autism have the opportunity to learn retail, office, manufacturing, photography, social media, hospitality, housekeeping, gardening and independent living skills. Everyone with autism is unique. The training and support provided is bespoke and tailored to an individual’s needs, delivering specialist support and encouragement to gain skills and grow in confidence.
Additionally, we support the autism community by offering parent to parent support, as well as Coffee & Support Mornings and Lego and Craft clubs during school holidays, for families who find it difficult to access clubs with autism understanding.
The Autism Trust Building Better Futures.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Young person
Referral Sources: Education, NHS and Private, NHS Consultant, NHS primary care, Social Care, Yourself
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Autism, Learning disability
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