The Edinburgh Menu of Interventions Roadshow Event took place in Edinburgh on 31st July 2014 at the Number 6 One Stop Shop. 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 other relevant information not covered by another category
ASD CHALLENGE |
INTERVENTIONS
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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 Network Scotland provides:
City of Edinburgh Council provides:
Mindroom provides:
NHS Lothian provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop provides:
PASDA provides:
Tailor Ed 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. | CALL Scotland provides:
Keycomm provides:
NHS Lothian provides:
PASDA provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) 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. | Autism Initiatives provides:
Peers programme provides:
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) 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 Initiatives provides:
City of Edinburgh Council provides:
Edinburgh and Lothian Aspergers Society (ELAS) provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop 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 | Autism Initiatives provides:
National Autistic Society provides:
Edinburgh and Lothian Aspergers Society (ELAS) provides:
Lothian Autistic Society provides:
PASDA provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
Places for People Scotland Care & Support provides:
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6. Social isolation for family Family/ Partner/ Carer support, opportunity for respite. Access to autism friendly environments |
Scottish Autism provides:
Carers of East Lothian provides:
Carers of West Lothian provides:
Carers Trust provides:
Euan’s Guide provides:
Lothian Autistic Society provides:
Mindroom provides:
PASDA provides:
Shared Care Scotland provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
Vocal provides:
West Lothian Asperger’s Association 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 |
City of Edinburgh Council provides:
NHS Lothian provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
Teaching Talking provides:
Places for People Scotland Care & Support 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 |
NHS Lothian provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
TEACCH programme 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 | Autism Argyll provides:
Living Life to the Full provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop provides:
Tailor Ed 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 Lothian provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop 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. |
Autism Network Scotland provides:
Edinburgh and Lothian Aspergers Society (ELAS) provides:
Intowork provides:
IWORK4ME provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop 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 | NHS Lothian provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop provides:
Sensory Integration Network provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
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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 | Autism Initiatives provides:
City of Edinburgh Council provides:
Number 6 One Stop Shop provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
Places for People Scotland Care & Support 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. | Edinburgh Mental Health Information provides:
NHS Lothian provides:
Tailor Ed provides:
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CONTACT DETAILS FOR EDINBURGH RESOURCES
Autism Argyll
Autism Argyll
40 Union Street
Lochgilphead
Argyll
PA31 8JS
Telephone: 01546 600004
Autism Network Scotland
Level 6, Curran Building
The University of Strathclyde
141 St James Road
Glasgow
G4 0NS
Telephone: 0141 444 8146
CALL Scotland
University of Edinburgh
Moray House
Paterson’s Land
Holyrood Road
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ
Telephone: 0131 651 6235
Carers of East Lothian
Carers of East Lothian
94 High Street
Musselburgh
EH21 7EA
Telephone: 0131 665 0135
Carers of West Lothian
Sycamore House
Quarrywood Court
Livingston
EH54 6AX
Telephone: 01506 448000
Carers Trust
94 High Street
Musselburgh
East Lothian
EH21 7EA
Telephone: 0131 665 0135
City of Edinburgh Council
Waverley Court
4 East Market Street
Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Telephone: 0131 200 2000
Edinburgh and Lothian Aspergers Society (ELAS)
contact via email
Edinburgh Mental Health Information
contact via web form
Telephone: 0131 243 0106
Euan’s Guide
10 Constitution Street
Edinburgh
EH6 7BT
Telephone: 0131 510 5106
Healthtalk Online
(online resource)
Intowork
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Telephone: 0131 475 2600
IWORK4ME
contact via web form
c/o Autism Initiatives UK
11 Granton Square
Edinburgh
EH5 1HX
Keycomm
1c Pennywell Road
Edinburgh
EH4 4PH
Telephone: 0131 311 7130
Living Life to the Full
contact via email
Lothian Autistic Society
Davidson House
57 Queen Charlotte Street
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 7EY
Telephone: 0131 661 3834
Mindroom
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Telephone: 0131 475 2330
National Autistic Society
393 City Road
London, EC1V 1NG
United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7833 2299
NHS Lothian
Lothian NHS Board
Waverley Gate
2-4 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh
EH1 3EG
Telephone: 0131 536 9000
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Learning Disability
- Audiology
- Occupational Therapy
Number 6 One Stop Shop
24 Hill Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3JZ
Telephone: 0131 220 1075
PASDA
Norton Park
57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Telephone: 0131 475 2416
Peers programme
UCLA PEERS Clinic
300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 1268
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6967
USA
Telephone: +1 310 267 3377
Scottish Autism
Lothian and Borders Area Services
17D North High Street
Musselburgh
EH21 6JA
Telephone: 0845 300 9274
Sensory Integration Network
SI Network (UK & Ireland) Ltd
27A High Street
Theale
RG7 5AH
Telephone: 0118 324 1588
Shared Care Scotland
Unit 2, Dunfermline Business Centre
Izatt Avenue
Dunfermline
Fife
KY11 3BZ
Telephone: 01383 622462
Tailor Ed
11 Maritime Street
Leith
Edinburgh
EH6 6SB
Telephone: 0131 624 8970
TEACCH programme
100 Renee Lynne Court
Carrboro, NC 27510
USA
Telephone: +1 919 966 2174
Teaching Talking
9th Floor East
389 Chiswick High Road
London
W4 4AL
Telephone: 0845 602 1937
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
33 Vauxhall Bridge Road
London
SW1V 2WG
Telephone: 0870 000 3344
Vocal
8 - 13 Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh
EH1 2PW
Telephone: 0131 622 6666