Type of service: Day services, Employment services, Outreach

Service URL: http://www.autismsussex.org.uk

Those using the service, live in the Autism Sussex Residential, Group Homes and Supported Living Services. People using the service also live independently in the Community or with their families and may be supported by our Community/Outreach Team. The Roebuck and Outreach Team work closely with carers to provide a reliable service and consistency of approach. The overall aim of the service is to recognise and respond to the particular needs of people with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) by creating an environment which allows them to participate as fully as possible in a range of needs-led activities. A majority of the individuals we work with will require some level of support throughout their lives and without the specialist support, further education and employment opportunities are likely to be out of reach for most of them. Therefore the emphasis is to identify, develop and equip individuals with the skills required to lead as independent a life as possible. We are offering a supported employment service called Training, Realistic, Autism, Inclusion, Networking (TRAIN). We offer job coaches and a supported internship course in liaison with a local further education (FE) College. We are also an Enterprise Centre enabling adults with autism to become self-employed whilst building and developing businesses including food production and sales, ceramics and graphics and animation. The Roebuck Centre is a service committed to growth. Record Type: Advocacy (General), Counsellor, Day services, Employment services, Outreach, Befriending/mentoring, Family support and information services, Local groups, Social groups, Social skills, Accredited courses, Courses, Events and exhibitions, Seminars and workshops and Training providers.

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Aimed at: Adult

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability