Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

INTERVENTIONS

• CYGNET programme – CYGNET provides autism parenting support and practitioner training programmes that have been developed to build knowledge, skills and support to make a difference in families and communities.

Healthtalk.org provides:

• Online resource offering experiences from young people and adults who have experienced autism firsthand, either as a person on the spectrum, or as a family member or carer.

One Stop Shop Aberdeen provides:

• The One Stop Shop aims to address the severe challenges experienced by local people with autism and their families, when attempting to access basic support services.

• One to one support and friendship to vulnerable youngsters who could particularly benefit from experiencing a trusting relationship with a caring adult and participating in various activities / interests not normally available to them.

NHS Grampian provides:

• The Moray Speech and Language Therapy service may see children and adults with a speech, language, communication, voice or swallowing difficulty. They offer assessment, support and management of these difficulties and base care on understanding each individual - their environment, lifestyle, needs and wishes.

• Awareness and support for people with autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. A group of young people (20s and 30s) that have autism. They offer groups to let members meet new people and talk about day to day things. They also have interest groups that let members find people who like doing the same things.

Befriend A Child provides:

• Provides one to one support and friendship to vunerable youngsters who could particularly benefit from experiencing a trusting relationship with a caring adult and participating in various activities / interests not normally available to them.

I-Connect North East provides:

• Support for inclusive communities, access to opportunities and provides information
• Provides information about what is going on in Aberdeen, including activities, services and events
• This service was previous known as the Info Hub

Voluntary Service Aberdeen (VSA) provides:

• Holiday playschemes that provide respite and continuity for parents carers and children during the school holidays.

• Provides one to one support and friendship to vunerable youngsters who could particularly benefit from experiencing a trusting relationship with a caring adult and participating in various activities / interests not normally available to them.

Camphill School Aberdeen provides:

• Camphill School Aberdeen offers flexible day and overnight respite support to children and young people who are pupils of Camphill School. In addition to this, the St Andrew’s Project can extend this to children and young people not attending Camphill School.

Grampian Autistic Society provides:

• Their playscheme offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that focus on developing children’s social and communication skills, as well as providing respite for parents and carers.
• Their outreach service aims to provide specialist one to one support for both children and adults.
• They offer both set and tailored training courses in addition to assessment and consultancy services.

NHS Grampian provides:

• Advice and support on sexual health, sexual problems and contraception across all age groups.

Voluntary Service Aberdeen (VSA) provides:

• Holiday playschemes that provide respite and continuity for parents carers and children during the school holidays.

• kids@asv provides opportunities for children of all ages to participate in sport and exercise. All kids@asv activities are fully inclusive for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.

Befriend A Child provides:

• Provides one to one support and friendship to vunerable youngsters who could particularly benefit from experiencing a trusting relationship with a caring adult and participating in various activities / interests not normally available to them.

Inspire provides:

• A wide range of services including residential and supported accommodation projects, support to people living in their communities, respite and emergency respite care, holiday activity schemes and innovative day services.

• Autism-friendly shows, which can found in their Guide to Accessible Performances linked on their Access web page

Aberdeen Sports Village provides:

• kids@asv provides opportunities for children of all ages to participate in sport and exercise. All kids@asv activities are fully inclusive for people with physical, sensory or learning disabilities.

Art Centre and Theatre Aberdeen provides:

• ACT Aberdeen is recognised nationally as an inclusive community hub which hosts arts activities across a wide demographic. They offer autism-friendly perfomances; check What’s On for information on dates.

Cornerstone provides:

• A monthly disco at the Beach Ballroom, Aberdeen

Dimensions UK provides:

• Autism Friendly Screenings at over 250 cinemas in partnership with Cineworld, ODEON, Showcase and Vue cinemas. Every month, each participating cinema shows a different film from a selection of new releases and classics suitable for all age ranges.

Feel Like Dancing provides:

• A monthly special needs disco at the Hilton Treetops, Aberdeen

Sport Aberdeen provides:

• Sport Aberdeen is committed to community sport and has a range of opportunities for children and adults with disabilities or additional needs to participate in sports activities.

NHS Grampian provides:

• Educational psychologists work with parents and carers, preschool and school staff, and other professionals to help children and young people achieve their full potential

• Autism Outreach Service is a team of teachers with experience of working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The team provide support for pupils, staff and families. The Autism Outreach Service is part of Aberdeen City Council Pupil Support Services.

• Criminal Justice Social Work Services aim to reduce reoffending, increase social inclusion of offenders and ex-offenders and enhance public protection

Camphill School Aberdeen provides:

• A wide choice of individual therapies, recommended by the team working with the individual. These include speech, movement, therapeutic art, riding, therapeutic music, massage, bath, play and counselling. Therapeutic intervention is available to all the children and young people attending school in Camphill and also as a part outreach package or part-time placements for children and young people who are not pupils of the School.

National Autistic Society (NAS) provides:

• Autism Alert Cards, which can be carried by a person who has autism and used in situations where communication may be difficult.

NHS Grampian provides:

• Occupational therapy aims to maximise independence in everyday activities and the enjoyment of leisure interests.  Services include anger and anxiety managment, practical skills training.

Aberdeenshire

• Mental health clinicians can provide support

• Supported employment at Café Coast in Aberdeen

One Stop Shop Aberdeen provides:

• The One Stop Shop provides employment information and support.

Skills Development Scotland provides:

• In support of youth employment, SDS is one of the delivery partners for the Scottish Government’s guaranteed offer of a place in education or training for all 16 to 19-year-olds through Opportunities for All. With partners, SDS delivers face to face career information, advice and guidance in schools and SDS centres, as well as support through a contact centre and a dynamic web service My World of Work.

The Bread Maker provides:

• The Bread Maker operates as a bespoke bakery, bringing to the marketplace an opportunity to purchase premium quality products, using the best ingredients and the highest manufacturing standards while functioning as a social enterprise allowing adults with learning disabilities to fully participate in a thriving and growing concern  The apprenticeship scheme offers 20 adults with learning disabilities a range of work experience and job opportunities within a dedicated bakery unit and welcoming coffee house.

University of Aberdeen provides:

• Project SEARCH is a collaboration between the University of Aberdeen, Inspire (Partnership Through Life) charity and Aberdeen College, funded by the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD).  The project, seeks to provide preparation for employment to young people with disabilities through a mix of education and work experience placements

• Sensory equipment that can be used at no cost. They recommend you phone ahead on 01224 633040 to ensure the room is available.

• Create supports the rights of adults with learning disabilities to be healthy, fulfilled, and to be active participants in community life.  Activities include cooking, journalism, filming, photography, computers and graphics.

NHS Grampian provides:

• Occupational therapy aims to maximise independence in everyday activities and the enjoyment of leisure interests. Each patient will receive a full Occupational Therapy assessment to identify any functional or emotional needs. Following this a treatment plan will be agreed between the patient and therapist.

One Stop Shop Aberdeen provides:

• Daily living skills resources and support

• Advice and support on sexual health, sexual problems and contraception across all age groups.
• Educational psychologists work with parents and carers, preschool and school staff, and other professionals to help children and young people achieve their full potential
• The Moray Speech and Language Therapy service may see children and adults with a speech, language, communication, voice or swallowing difficulty. They offer assessment, support and management of these difficulties and base care on understanding each individual - their environment, lifestyle, needs and wishes.
• Occupational therapy aims to maximise independence in everyday activities and the enjoyment of leisure interests. Each patient will receive a full Occupational Therapy assessment to identify any functional or emotional needs. Following this a treatment plan will be agreed between the patient and therapist.