autism hertfordshire
Autism Bedfordshire’s services help break down the barriers to social
participation for autistic people and their families by providing places where
they can go and feel comfortable, accepted and not judged by society. With the
encouragement and support of specialist trained staff we help autistic people
build their confidence, self-esteem, and social skills through taking part in
social activities and mixing with other people. Furthermore, we help them to
develop practical skills and independence which will improve their prospects in
life and help them be part of the community. Our aspirations are for them to
have the same opportunities as people who are not on the spectrum, so that they
can enjoy fulfilled and rewarding lives. How we can help The physical and
emotional stress of looking after an autistic child or adult is a huge strain on
the parents and we want them to feel that they are not alone in their struggles.
They can come to us for practical advice, information and emotional support so
that they will be better equipped to cope with and care for their autistic
children and any other siblings. We provide opportunities for them to have a
guilt-free break from their caring responsibilities, safe in the knowledge their
autistic child is being well looked after by staff who understand the challenges
that autism can present. Communities Finally, we raise awareness of autism in
the community in order to reduce misunderstanding about the condition. Through
training and informative talks we educate schools, local businesses and
community groups about the sort of behaviours that an autistic person may
display and how best to respond to and be supportive of them. With our
increasing presence at community events, members of the public can also become
more knowledgeable about and accepting of autism. In this way we hope that
autistic people will find it easier to engage with and integrate into mainstream
society.
