autism. west midlands
St Michaels
Resource Centre, Sandwell
We are being funded through The Big Lottery
Comment from parent following Transition Information Workshop for parents/carers, delivered by autism.west midlands in Nov -Dec 07:
"This is a really valuable workshop providing parents with information to formulate a plan for our young person's future."
7 St Michaels Court
Victoria Street
West Bromwich
West Midlands
B70 8ET
Helpline Opening Times: 09.00 – 15.00, Monday to Friday
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Fax: 0121 525 1779
Email: admin@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Information Helpline
09.00 – 15.00, Monday to Fridays
We provide the following:
- Over the phone/email ASD specific information & guidance
- Signposting to other relevant services
- Resource Library service – ASD specific Books, DVDs, various toys
- Factsheets & Leaflets
- autism.west midlands Membership – rates start from £6 per annum
- Sandwell Parent Information Pack
- Monthly Sandwell Newsletter: Register for paper copy / online version
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Fax: 0121 525 1779
Email: admin@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Development Co-ordinator (in partnership with Sandwell MBC)
Working with various statutory and voluntary agencies to facilitate and coordinate the provision of services for children, young people and adults with ASD and their families. The aim is:
- To improve the transition from children’s to adult services
- The delivery of workshops on transition (post 16) to both young people aged 15+, attending schools & colleges, and their parents/carers
- Work together with statutory agencies and coordinating the achievement of goals as set out in the Sandwell ASD Strategy for Children & Young People’s Services
- To offer training on ASD Awareness, Sensory issues and Practical Interventions in the management of challenging behaviour
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Email: StMichaelsStaff@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Family Services
Working together with families and professionals in providing inclusive support to families and their children / young people. We offer the following:
- a NEW series of family/parent working groups [currently under development]
- Parent / Carer support groups
- Information and advice
- Support and guidance where possible and needed
- Advocacy in obtaining rightful support from other agencies
- Sign posting
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Email: StMichaelsStaff@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
ASpire Employment Service
Employment Support services for people with Asperger Syndrome which could include: Personal Development, Work Experience and support in the workplace. Please go to our general ‘ASpire’ (under AS Outreach Services) page for more information.
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Email: StMichaelsStaff@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
ASSET
Asperger Syndrome Support and Enablement Team – Outreach support services for people with Asperger Syndrome who need support to help with developing independent lifestyles, perhaps moving into their own accommodation or organising and managing problems they face. We offer the following:
- Help to develop independent living skills
- Monthly Support Groups
- Support & Guidance e.g. benefits, housing
- Signposting to other relevant services
Tel: 0121 525 4529
Email: StMichaelsStaff@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
General Training
For a range of training for parents, carers, and / or professionals, please see below:
Tel: 0121 450 7576
Email: ianc@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
