Include ‘In’ Autism is a professional, person-centred organisation that takes pride as being unique in its ethos and the only organisation of its kind serving the North East of England.
Include ‘In’ Autism is an early intervention, crisis prevention supporting organisation run by a group of volunteers in a variety of sectors that aim to be the first line of support for the autistic person of today.
The group consists of many projects and based in Sunderland and Peterlee with the prospects of reaching wider communities to span the entire north east and as far as Scotland.
Our outreach/In reach and short breaks services support people across the autistic spectrum, many of whom have additional complex needs including challenging behaviour, mental health issues, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, Pathological Demand Avoidance and epilepsy. Include ‘In’ Autism’s Outreach/In-Reach and short breaks support Service provides services to children, young people and adults allowing them to achieve meaningful outcomes in areas such as daily, social, interpersonal and leisure skills, using a person-centred outcome base model, including support and guidance from ages 2-65 years.
In order to achieve positive outcomes for each and every individual, our aim is to understand their specific aims, goals and needs. We listen to the person and refer to their person-centred plan to determine what these goals and aspirations are in order to achieve their personal goals.
Support can be provided:
- Into the family home
- Respite
- Into a person’s own home or tenancy
- Into a supported living service or shared accommodation
- To access community activities and events
- For day opportunities
