Our vision
is a world where all people on the autism spectrum have the specialist care and support they need to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives.
► Support in the home
Our family outreach workers provide support in the home to families in Birmingham, Warwickshire and Staffordshire where one or more children has a diagnosis of autism. This work is funded by the ACT Foundation. We also offer the service in Sandwell, funded by Sandwell Council.
Some of the services the outreach team provide are outlined below.
- Advocacy
- Hand over hand learning
- A listening ear
- Advice and guidance
- Strategies on understanding and managing challenging behaviour, tailored to individual needs
- We attend educational meetings, supporting parents
- We can support with referrals to other agencies
- Offer autism awareness sessions within the home to other family members
- Write supporting letters and documentation
- Over the phone support
- Make sure families are aware of available services and know how to access them
Make a referral
If you are a parent of a child with autism and feel you and your family would benefit from our support please contact the helpline in the first instance. You will need to live in Birmingham, Warwickshire, Staffordshire or Sandwell.
Helpline tel: 0303 03 00 111
