Type of service: Employment services

Service URL: http://www.scottishautism.org

We provide activities in a real work setting and encourage adults with autism towards a more independent lifestyle and improved quality of life. The nursery is open to the public offering a range of bedding plants and herbaceous plants for sale. Service users are involved in all activities. Each person has a planned programme specific to his/her needs. In addition to practical skills in horticulture, non-specific work skills such as being on time, teamwork, having a break, health and safety etc are also integrated into the programme. Social skills are built into each programme and taught in the real work setting. Adults are encouraged to problem solve through discussion with colleagues. All teaching is autism specific and environments are adapted as necessary to provide consistency. The unit is open 9.30am until 4pm Monday to Friday and 9.30am until 5pm Thursdays.

Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific