Type of service: Befriending/mentoring, Family support programmes, Local groups, Professionals support networks, Social skills

Website: http://www.autismbedfordshire.net/

My Future is a new transition support service that has been designed to help young autistic adults (18-25) and their families to navigate the confusing world of adulthood. Our team supports young people and their families, to build long-term solutions for their support and care needs, focusing on enablement and independence. The service also offers a 3-week intense summer program aimed at taking the first steps to independence helping young autistic adults prepare for adulthood. Activities will include: • Money management • Self Advocacy and knowing your rights • Travel training • Healthy Eating and cookery • Friendship skills • Building confidence and self-esteem The My Future support team will be hosting an annual parent/career conference and monthly drop-in sessions. These will help parents/carers to understand what support is available when transitioning into adulthood, topics that will be covered: • Social Care needs assessment • Advocacy and rights • Benefits • Moving into Employment • Post 18 Education • Options for those with and without an EHCP plan • Wellbeing and Health advice • Steps to independent living • Supported Living For more information about this service please contact us on 01234 214871 or email us on enquiries@autismbeds.org
 

Aimed at: Adult , Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific