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General 1 Is your service accessible, consider in general terms how you make your service accessible, in addition to any specific premises issues
Please feel free to contact us in advance to discuss any specific needs you have.
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General 2 What are the eligibility criteria for your service, please include any age restrictions, types of need catered for, etc
The child / young person has a diagnosis of Autism
Age range: 0 -18years
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General 3 How are referrals / applications made to your service, include details of who can refer/apply and referral and application process
Referrals are made by:
- Paediatricians after they have made a diagnosis
- All other services / organisations may make referrals
- Parents / Carers can self-refer
- Referrals are accepted if the child/young person is within the age range of 0-18 yrs and has a diagnosis of Autism. There is no referral form for this service, evidence of a diagnosis can be provided to initiate a referral.
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General 4 What is your service standard for responding to referrals / accessing services, include timescales for responding to referrals and accessing services
Once a new diagnosis is received by the Autism Team, an information pack is posted out to the family that includes details of the Post Diagnosis Workshop and other Autism related courses.
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General 5 Who provides / funds your service
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General 6 Are children, young people, parents / carers charged for your service
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General 8 Feedback and complaints procedure
Feedback can be given to the Autism Advisor for Families, Lizzie Paterson or to the Learning Support Services Manager, Karen Bartlett. Both at West Berkshire Council, Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5LD or Lizzie.Paterson1@westberks.gov.uk
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General 9 How will I know my child is safe using this service
Staff are DBS checked and have regular training in Safeguarding
Autism Advisor For Families
Autism Advisor for Families offers:
Support for families and carers following a diagnosis of Autism by:
- Listening to parents concerns and answering questions
- Providing guidance and information for families
- Sign posting to other services and voluntary organisations.
- Managing and delivering training programmes for parents
Parent/Carer Autism Workshops:
For parents/carers of children with a new diagnosis of Autism in Early Years/Primary/Secondary
The workshops give parents and carers the opportunity to meet others whose child has recently received an Autism diagnosis. They can share concerns and know that they are not alone as well as learn new skills, which will empower parents to increase their confidence and knowledge.
What are the aims of the Workshops?
- To provide support following a diagnosis
- To develop understanding of the nature of Autism
- To address difficulties that may be encountered by parents/carers of individuals with Autism
- To provide practical strategies to both help and prevent difficulties
- To improve communication with your child
Activity Period
Available all year round, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during normal working hours
Is referral required?
Yes
Referral and Availability Notes
Other services or organisations may also make referrals following a discussion with the parent/carer and having received their permission. Parents/Carers can self refer.
Do you cater for special dietary requirements? If so can you provide details?
No
Local Offer
West Berkshire Council do not promote or endorse any of the services listed in this Directory. For more information on this please read our disclaimer.
Contact details
- Name: West Berkshire Council Provision
- Address: Market Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5LD
- Phone: 01635 503646
- Email: Lizzie.Paterson1@westberks.gov.uk
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