Our support services are all based upon our core principles
and values. Our extensive knowledge and understanding of the needs of individuals with an
autism spectrum disorder underpins every aspect of the Agency’s work
We consistently aim to provide support and personal care that:
- Enables people to become as independent as possible within their own home and the community.
- Is delivered in ways which enables each person to achieve positive outcomes in all aspects of their life.
- Empowers individuals to take increasing control over their own lives and support them to make choices and informed decisions.
- Provides flexible care and support which is based upon a thorough and comprehensive
multi-disciplinary assessment of the person’s needs and preferences and consistently
responds to a person’s changing needs and expectations.
- Supports individuals to learn to live with their condition and develop the necessary skills and
strategies to overcome the barriers and difficulties they may experience.
- Is delivered by staff who have the skills, knowledge and competence to deliver quality
autism specific support.
- Promotes each person’s health, well-being and welfare and to work in partnership with other
professionals and agencies as required.
- Works in partnership with parents in planning and delivering the support.
- Enables people to lead active and fulfilling lives of their choice.
- Promotes consultation and responds positively and proactively to the views and comments
made by the individual and others who know them well to ensure that the support remains
individualised and person centred.
- Enhances individuals’ quality of life, opportunity and experiences both within their homes and
the community.
- Supports each person to develop and maintain new skills to enable them to live as independently
as possible and achieve their full potential.
- Provides people who require it, with behavioural support to bring about positive
changes that then enables them to enhance their quality of life opportunities and experiences.
- Supports individuals to develop and maintain friendships and relationships.
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Ensures that the person has information presented in accessible formats that enables them to make
informed decisions about their lives.