Service categories: Counselling and therapies, Extra-curricular and leisure activities, Information, advice and advocacy, Support groups, social programs and branches

Service URL: https://resourcesforautism.org.uk/

Resources for Autism is a registered charity. We provide practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them. We have a team of trained, enthusiastic and kind staff and volunteers offering a wide range of support. All our staff are trained in communication and sensory needs.

Before anyone accesses our services, they must complete a referral. Please CLICK HERE for our referral form or you can visit our website and click the referral button.

 We offer:

• Term time clubs (roughly 2 hours). These are specialist play and youth clubs for children aged 5 - 19. The clubs are about getting young people engaging in fun activities, i.e. cooking, sports, arts, and crafts. We run various ones across Birmingham and allocate due to age and ability. Clubs currently are £8.50 per session (subsidies may be available for those on low income).
• Holiday clubs (roughly 5 hours per day). The holiday clubs are like term time, but as they run during holidays there may be outings included such as bowling or trampolining. An advert is sent out for families to apply each holiday. Costs are currently £16 per day (subsidies may be available for those on low income).
• One to One service. This is a specialist support service - all staff are autism trained and provision is normally tailored to your needs. Staff aim to engage with the community, going on local outings, developing social networks, and creating positive relationships. Costs for one-to-one service is £28 per/ hour (could be subject to change).
• Reach Out service. This is our volunteer/ befriending service. Our volunteers aim to engage with the community, going on local outings, developing social networks, and creating positive relationships. This provision is for 2-3 hours per week every week for up to six months. No charge for this service.
• Adult Groups - We offer specialist groups for people with a diagnosis of autism aged 19 and upward wherever they are on the spectrum. One to one support is available, and all staff are autism trained. Groups may be art or sensory based or a social group. The groups are ability specific, and we would assess which group is most appropriate first. Costs differ dependent on the allocated club.
• Play/Creative Arts Therapy - Using a variety of modalities such as music, art, stories, and puppetry; children and adults have an opportunity to express challenging emotions in a safe space. It aids physical, emotional, and social development, including increased self-esteem, social communication, sensory regulation, and confidence. This is achieved through self-directed play and a positive relationship with their therapist. Cost: £8-45/session, dependent on type of therapy and personal circumstances
• Siblings Group – this runs once a month for siblings aged 8-16. Costs are £6 per session currently.
• Parent Support Groups – Monthly meets online and occasional face to face support groups. No charge for this service.

*Please note all above costs are relevant to those living within Birmingham area and could be subject to change. It is also worth noting we do have substantial waiting lists for all our services, so it could be some time before we can offer support.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, children with complex needs and their parents or carers, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Students, Volunteer, Young person

Referral Sources: Yourself

Covers: West Midlands

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour, Exclusively autism specific, Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements, Learning disability, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training