Autism covers a wide range of conditions or behaviours that can be very challenging for young people and their families. Autism is a lifelong development disorder and can include sensory processing difficulties, communication issues, social interaction issues and different ways of thinking and behaving.
Our Behavioural Support Service work with young people and their families (with or without a diagnosis) to understand Autism and help them to develop strategies for a calmer family life.
Our Autism Behavioural Support is for young people aged 5 to 17 years and is delivered as one-to-one behaviour support or family support sessions.
The one-to-one support service give young people the freedom and safety to explore issues that affect them on a more personal level. After an initial assessment has been made, regular one-to-one support session s will take place. We charge £40 per session for this behavioural support and all our meetings take place at the North Cray Neighbourhood Centre.
The family support sessions give families the space and opportunity to discuss and resolve issues affecting them in a non-judgemental environment. Together families can work towards finding common ground and develop strategies to reduce family conflicts. We charge £40 per session for this behavioural support and all meetings take place at the North Cray Neighbourhood Centre which is neutral ground for most families.