Contact / Emergency / Support Line
0771 390 3224
(open 24/7 inc. all holidays)
No call centres. No music on hold. No numbered options to dial.
Just direct connection to real autistic people, that can & will help,
or just talk stuff through / chat - whatever you want / need.
If we are all busy (it happens, sometimes), do leave a name,
number and message - and we'll get back as fast as we can!
You can also find us on Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp and Messenger
Why not get in touch and find out what we are up to?
You'll be glad you did!
Text 'CHAT' for FREE call back! Text 'SMS' for response by SMS.
or email us at <support@salfordautism.org.uk>
(we regret that we might not be able to reply to email as quickly)
Don't be stuck, worried, alone or in trouble - call us!
No call is ever a waste of our time!
salfordautism
support and social inclusion for everyone,
who is, cares for or is affected by someone
with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
including Asperger Syndrome (AS) and
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- whether formally identified or not
salfordautism
Lead and run by autistic professionals.
We know the territory - we live it, every day!
If you are, or know someone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Asperger Syndrome (AS) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or any related/similar condition - whether
formally diagnosed or not - we'd love to hear from you. : )
0771 390 3224
24/7 (inc. all holidays)
GROUP MEETINGS:
Pre-covid, we used to run regular, all-day drop-in / clinics / group meetings in Eccles Town Hall (uninterrupted for nearly 10 years!).
This is not possible at the moment, so we are looking for a new home. If you have any ideas, we'd love to hear from you.
HOW WE WORK:
We work on a confidential,1-2-1 basis with all of our clients, identifying their needs and then delivering a bespoke package
of support to help them achieve the independent life they choose.
WHAT WE DO DO:
In a nutshell,
we solve problems for autistic people, those around them, and those affected by them, using advocacy, education, upskilling,
and being there when no-one else is!
♥ Social Inclusion – safe, autism-friendly social events and activities, where
each can be understood and accepted for who and what they are, and not be
treated as 'different' or 'odd', or labelled in any way.
♥ Recognition – finding ways for all to be seen and treated as an individual, with
unique needs, wants, views, aspirations, abilities and challenges of their own,
supporting them to minimise their difficulties and maximise their opportunities.
♥ Befriending – making and maintaining personal contact with individuals who
may be isolated in some way to provide much-needed human interaction and
encouragement.
♥ Mentoring – helping individuals to think through their situation, make decisions
about their life and carry them out in ways that suit them.
♥ Coaching – introducing individuals to new skills and understandings that can
support them in their life choices.
♥ Advocacy – supporting individuals and groups to express their needs, wants
and points of view, as well as understanding what others put to them, including:
♥ Benefits ♥ Employment ♥ Housing ♥ Utilities ♥ Services
♥ NHS ♥ Local Authorities ♥ Education ♥ Service Providers
♥ Relationships
♥ Training – supporting individuals and anyone who may come into contact with
them to understand all aspects of autism, its implications for them and how to
address barriers to successful interaction.
♥ Diagnosis – supporting individuals and those around them towards, around
and through diagnosis, as well as understanding and adjusting to its
implications for them.
♥ Assessments – supporting individuals and those around them towards and
through the system of assessing their social care needs, to achieve the most
appropriate outcomes for each, with each understanding the process and likely
outcomes for them.
♥ Care Planning – supporting those with an existing assessment and those
around them to plan their care and find appropriate providers.
♥ Proactive Outreach – making ourselves and our services known to everyone
who may have a need or desire for them.
♥ Lobbying – of politicians, local authorities, NHS and service providers in
pursuit of the interest of autistic individuals and carers.
♥ Human Resources - identifying and implementing "reasonable adjustments",
supporting management, sickness, disciplinary matters, disputes around
autistic or neurodiverse employees
Ask us how we can help you to help them.
0771 390 3224
24/7 (inc. all holidays)
WE DO NOT DO:
Day care / centres, respite care, personal / social care
(although we can help arrange and manage care, if need be)
therapy, or treatment.
WHAT WE BELIEVE:
AUTISM IS NEITHER A LEARNING DISABILITY NOR MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION.
AUTISM ITSELF IS LARGELY GENETIC, AND THUS ANY IDEA OF
"THERAPY" OR "TREATMENT" FOR AUTISM IS SIMPLY LUDICROUS.
AUTISM ITSELF CANNOT BE SEEN. IF YOU CAN SEE IT, IT ISN'T AUTISM!
BUT WHAT YOU CAN SEE MAY BE ANY OF A RANGE OF PROBLEMS
THAT COMMONLY COMES WITH AUTISM.
THERE IS NOTHING "WRONG", OR THAT "NEEDS FIXING",
WITH ANY AUTISTIC PERSON.
JUST LIKE ANYONE ELSE, MOST AUTISTIC PEOPLE CAN AND DO
LEARN, DEVELOP AND GROW - IF THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES,
EDUCATION ANDTRAINING ARE GIVEN.
LESS THAN 30% OF ALL AUTISTIC PEOPLE HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY.
A GREAT NUMBER OF AUTISTIC PEOPLE HAVE A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION,
PROFESSIONAL CAREERS, AND FAMILIES OF THEIR OWN
MANY PEOPLE WITH A DIAGNOSED LEARNING DISABILITY MAY
REALLY BE MISDIAGNOSED AUTISTIC PEOPLE.
MOST AUTISTIC PEOPLE DO NOT "SUFFER" (FROM) AUTISM,
BUT MANY DO SUFFER NEGLECT, MISUNDERSTANDING,
AND ABUSE, INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL, AS
A RESULT OF THE IGNORANCE OF OTHERS.
MOST "CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR" OR "BEHAVIOUR THAT CHALLENGES"
IS CAUSED BY THE ACTIONS OF OTHER PEOPLE AND,
IF REPEATED OFTEN ENOUGH, DOES BECOME HABITUAL.
Ring for details.
0771 390 3224
24/7 (inc. all holidays)
| Visitor Counter: | |||||||
 |  |  |  |  |  | ||