The Dumfries & Galloway Menu of Interventions Roadshow Event took place at Cargen Tower, Dumfries on 26 June 2014. The information gathered from delegates on the day has been collated and can be found below.
For each of the 14 “challenges” we collected information about the following:
- Specific relevant links.
- Specific relevant strategies.
- Specific relevant documents.
- Gaps, research, and any other information not fitting in one of the categories.
ASD CHALLENGE |
WHAT WAS FOUND
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1. Understanding the implications of an autism diagnosis Post diagnostic discussion (s) and individualised counsellingThe provision of good quality education and information packs for individuals, families/carers along with appropriate verbal discussion at time of need. Use of visual props if needed. Signposting to useful websites and forums. |
Autism Outreach Service previously known as Autism Spectrum Disorders Integrated Network (ASDIN) provides:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
Parents Inclusion Network (PIN) provides:
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2. Development of effective means of communication Individualised language therapy assessment. Updated as required. Alternative and augmentative communication systems introduced where required. Work to ensure language system (regardless of form) is used functionally and is therefore effective on an individual basis. Teaching/learning on internet etiquette and supervision. |
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service provides:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
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3. Social communication Targeted social communication programmes delivered either individually or in a group setting as required and appropriate to the individual to include internet etiquette and promotion of online safety. |
Dumfries and Galloway Council Education provides:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
Quarriers provides:
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4. Developing and maintaining relationships Work to assess the understanding of relationships and promotion of skills to develop relationships including sexuality issues and intimate relationships. Access to social groups, friendship circles etc |
Autism Toolbox provides:
Dumfries and Galloway Council provides:
Relationships Scotland - Dumfries and Galloway provides:
Turning Point Scotland provides:
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5. Social isolation for individual with autism Accessible social groups and opportunities, support in the community. Befrienders. Respect the need to be alone at times. Acceptance by families that friendships can take many forms |
Buddies provides:
Dumfries and Galloway Council provides:
Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project provides:
Dumfries & Galloway Disability Sports provide:
Galloway Activity Centre provides:
Key Community Supports provides:
Leonard Cheshire Disability provides:
Quarriers provides:
Richmond Fellowship provides:
Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre provides:
Turning Point Scotland provides:
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6. Social isolation for family Family/ Partner/ Carer support, opportunity for respite. Access to autism friendly environments |
Calvert Trust provides:
Carers Trust/Princess Royal Trust provides:
DG Carers Centre provides:
Dumfries and Galloway Council Local Area Coordinator for Learning Disabilities - provides
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
Parents Inclusion Network (PIN) provides:
Quarriers provides:
Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre provides:
Supporting Autism Together provides:
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7. Learning to learn skills A functional assessment of the person’s cognitive abilities and learning style leading to a planned programme both directly with the individual and indirectly with the family, carers etc. Formal psychometric testing may be conducted if appropriate to inform intervention |
Aberlour Futures provides:
Autism Outreach Service
Chariots of Fire provides:
Education provides:
Supporting Autism Together provides:
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8. Predicting and managing change Timely individual direct work with individuals to teach methods where required. Family/carer /employer guidance/education in these methodsVisual supports; timetables, timers, text alerts, choice boards etc to be used as appropriate |
Autism Outreach Service previously known as Autism Spectrum Disorders Integrated Network (ASDIN) provides:
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9. Behaviour and emotional regulation protecting wellbeing Knowledge development in understanding behaviour in the context ofASD. Individual work with the individual on assessing behaviour, recognising triggers and developing and managing the implementation of strategies to help. Behaviour support plans, cognitive interventions, psychotherapy or counselling as required and indicated by life circumstances eg around transitions of all types including bereavement. Work with the individual’s family/carers, criminal justice, social work, Police as appropriate. Autism Alert card possession |
Aberlour Futures provides:
Autism Outreach Service
Chariots of Fire provides:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
Police Scotland provides:
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10. Restricted and repetitive interests and behaviours Assessment and positive day to day management on an individualised basis. Treatment by mental health clinician if required |
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
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11. Motivation issues Structured programmes as appropriate to the individual linking to the other core challenges as required. Career guidance, employer/HE/FE support. |
Aberlour Futures provides:
Chariots of Fire provides:
The Hub (Dumfries) provides:
The Usual Place (Dumfries) provides:
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12. Sensory issues Assessment of sensory difficulties. Identification and implementation of strategies. Environmental adaptation on an individual basis with individual control working towards reducing the impact of sensory sensitivities |
Occupational Health (via NHS) and Education provide:
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13. Daily living skills Assessment of core life skills as required across the lifespan and to take account of changing needs at various transitions. Specific individual programmes to teach and maintain these skills where needed. Involvement of families/carers in assessment and implementation of new learningEducation for families/employers/ care providers/housing dept re practical needs |
Leonard Cheshire Disability provides:
Richmond Fellowship provides:
Support in Mind Scotland provides:
The Hub (Dumfries) provides:
The Usual Place (Dumfries) provides:
Turning Point Scotland provides:
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14. Co existing conditions- examples epilepsy, dyspraxia, dyslexia, disorders of attention, sensory impairment, anxiety, sleep disorder, addiction, anger management, depression, self harm, psychosis, personality disorder, OCD, disordered eating patterns etcThese require assessment and treatment/management by appropriate specialist clinician. Joint working is crucial across specialities with a clear case co-ordinating lead identified. |
Autism Outreach Service previously known as Autism Spectrum Disorders Integrated Network (ASDIN) provides:
Leonard Cheshire Disability provides:
NHS Dumfries & Galloway provides:
Richmond Fellowship provides:
Turning Point Scotland provides:
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CONTACT DETAILS FOR DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY RESOURCES
Aberlour Futures
Carrick Road
Lochside
Dumfries
DG2 2PR
Telephone: 01387 249033
Autism Outreach Service
(previously known as)
Autism Spectrum Disorders Integrated Network (ASDIN)
Ms Mary Thomson
Brewery House
23 King Street
NEWTON STEWART
Wigtownshire
DG8 6DQ
Telephone: 01387 273950
Autism Toolbox
(online resource)
Buddies
93 Friars Vennel
Dumfries
DG1 2RF
Telephone: 01387 256312
Calvert Trust
Contact via online form
Carers Trust/Princess Royal Trust
2/6 Nith Street
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2PW
Telephone: 01387 248600
Chariots of Fire
Amanda Saville, Chariots of Fire Driving Centre
Boreland
Lockerbie
Dumfriesshire DG11 2LL
Telephone: 01576 610248
DGCarers Centre
2-6 Nith Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PW
Dimensions UK
Telephone: 0300 303 9001
Dumfries and Galloway Advocacy Service
107 English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2DA
Dumfries and Galloway Befriending Project
19 Bank Street
Dumfries
DG1 2NX
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Council Offices
English Street
Dumfries
DG1 2DD
Telephone: 03033 333000
- Galloway Peer Project
Ashwood House, Sun Street, Stranraer DG9 7JJ
Telephone: 01776 702151 - Activity Resource Centres
(various addresses -ask Council for further information) - Oasis Youth Centre
Newall Terrace, Dumfries DG1 1LW - Local Area Coordinator for Learning Disabilities
Stranraer Activity Resource Centre, Sun Street, Stranraer DG9 7JJ
Contact: Melita Loaring on 0792 052 8249
Dumfries & Galloway Disability Sports
Contacts: Disability Sports
(West) [email protected]
(East) [email protected]
Galloway Activity Centre
Shirmers Bridge
Loch Ken near Parton
Castle Douglas
DG7 3NQ
Telephone: 01644 420626
Key Community Supports
1-2 Church Crescent
Dumfries
DG1 1DF
Telephone: 01387 247466
Leonard Cheshire Disability
Lochar House
Heathhall
Dumfries
DG1 3NU
Telephone: 01387 252683
- Caring for Carers
Carers Direct Helpline: 03001 231053 - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS
Ladyfield Offices
Glencaple Road
Dumfries
DG1 4TE
Telephone: 01387 244662 - Community Disorders Assessment Team (CDAT)
Child Development Centre, Nithbank, Dumfries DG1 2SD
Waverley Medical Centre, Dalrymple St., Stranraer DG9 7DW
Telephone: 01387 244566 - Occupational health
Child Development Centre, Dumfries and
Waverley Medical Centre, Stranraer (see entry above).
Parents Inclusion Network (PIN)
1 Midsteeple,
High Street,
Dumfries DG1 2BH
Telephone: 01387 252683
Police Scotland
Contact via online form
Princess Royal Trust
2/6 Nith Street
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
DG1 2PW
Telephone: 01387 248600
Quarriers
9 Church Crescent
Dumfries
DG1 1DF
Telephone: 01387 249888
Relationships Scotland
92 Irish Street
Dumfries
DG1 2PS
Telephone: 01387 251245
Richmond Fellowship
43 Buccleuch Street
Dumfries
DG1 2AB
Telephone: 01387 242700
Supporting Autism Together
Various drop-in Centres
Contact via email
Support in Mind Scotland
Mountainhall
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4AL
Telephone: 01387 249513
The Hub (Dumfries)
24-26 Friars Vennel
Dumfries
DG1 2RL
Telephone: 01387 269161
The Robert Burns Centre Film Theatre
Mill Road
Dumfries
DG2 7BE
Telephone: 01387 264808
The Usual Place (Dumfries)
24-26 Friars Vennel
Dumfries
DG1 2RL
Telephone: 01387 269161
Turning Point Scotland
Newall House
22 Newall Terrace
Dumfries, DG1 1LW
Telephone: 01387 247123