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“ASD Helping Hands will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are an associated family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by ASD’s and aim to make a positive difference to their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trustworthy.”
The organisation is for all affected by the Autistic Spectrum, this covers a wide variety of difficulties. We believe that all families and individuals have the right to good quality information, support and guidance in order to promote empowerment to allow positive choices to be made, enabling access to the same opportunities as everybody.
As part of our support for the whole family, we will recognise and support siblings and young carers.
Our Family Support team offer a bespoke package of support based on your family's needs. This could range from Benefit advice, educational issues to support and advice around behavioural issues.
We support by having an initial visit with yourself and any other professionals involved to see what areas we can support in. This is your chance to let us know of any issues or struggles you are having so we can support you to the fullest or find other agencies and organisations that can support you.
Our support comes in the acts of:
Attending meetings
Form filling
Visuals and advice on their implementation
Drafting Letters to different professionals and organisations
ASD Specific Counselling
Training for Parents/Professionals
The Family Support Team will also support and recognise young carers, siblings, and the family.
We will support those of any age, of geographical location (may result in internet or phone advice), at any stage of the diagnosis process and we also support across the Spectrum, this includes those with ADHD, PDA and co-morbidity conditions such as Depression and anxiety.
