Nearly 78% of children & young people with autism have at least 1 mental health condition; nearly half have 2 or more. With waiting times for mental health support increasing, what was challenging can become more difficult. Help us to ensure young autistic Islanders get the support they need.
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Situation
We help address some causes of poor mental health for autistic CYP (aged 5-25) eg: Struggling at school. Data shows autistic CYP are twice as likely to be excluded compared to pupils with no special educational needs. Struggling to gain and retain employment. Only 30% of working age autistic Britons are in employment. Being 4x more likely to be lonely & need support to socialise. Facing difficulties in maintaining housing tenancies with higher risk of homelessness without appropriate support
Solution
Working to a Youth Info, Advice & Counselling model of delivery, we deliver practical and therapeutic interventions, including: Counselling & Adaptive CBT delivered by clinical practitioners trained to work with autistic children & young people. Tailored wellbeing programme for those struggling to move between child & adulthood aged 16-25 years Employment & housing advice Links to schools to promote positive autistic identity, increase understanding & break down barriers to school attendance
