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Lottery Project

This is a three year (August 2006 – August 2009) project funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

It is designed to expand and enhance the work of the Society – increased opening hours, more activities and events, a work experience programme for people with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) and the introduction of effective management systems. Specific outcomes for the project are:

  • Appropriate education for children, better home support and equality of social and leisure opportunities
  • Improved quality of life for people with an ASD, their parents and carers.
  • More adults withan AD in meaningful employment or accessing higher education
  • More adults with an ASD living independently.
  • Wider community knowledge, acceptance and understanding of autism.

Project updates will be available on an annual basis.

 

 

A DEVELOPMENT WORKER FOR WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD

To Set Up Services For Adults With Asperger Syndrome

During the course of the project, which will run for one year in the first instance (January 2007 to January 2008), we will be seeking to contact all adults with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder in the Windsor and Maidenhead area to discuss their needs and service provision. However, the project will focus particularly on those who do not have a learning disability or a mental health problem, as this group tends to ‘fall through the net’ more than most when it comes to local services.

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Completed Projects

 

Supported Employment Project  - Robert Warman

Berkshire Autistic Society secured 2 years funding (Jan 02-Dec 03) from the Learning Skills Council for a Supported Employment Project that ran in conjunction with East Berks. College. The aim of the project was to research and develop packages of support into the workplace, specifically for people with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). The project has provided a foundation for a future long-term scheme in Berkshire. For further details press the 'Supported Employment' button.

Contact Ann Taylor at contact@autismberkshire.org.uk if you have an interest in this project.

 

Autism Awareness Project - Dee Constable

This project was funded for three years (April 1998-April 2001) by the National Lotteries Charities Board, and was jointly managed by Dysons Wood Trust and the Berkshire Autistic Society. The aims of the project were:

  • To increase awareness of autistic spectrum disorders.
  • To promote the needs of people with autistic spectrum disorders, their families and carers amongst voluntary organisations in Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.
  • To provide advice, information and training to those voluntary organisations.
  • To assist voluntary organisations in becoming more "autism friendly" where there is an identified need to do so.

Further information may be obtained from: Dee Constable, Dysons Wood House, Tokers Green, Reading, RG4 9EY
Phone/Fax: 0118 972 1497  Dysons Wood Trust: 0118 972 4553

 

Asperger Research Project

This was a three year joint finance initiative by Berkshire Health Authority and Berkshire Social Services and managed by the Berkshire Autistic Society.
The Asperger Research Project ended in June 2000 when the project report was produced by Sue Portway. The project report is entitled "The Needs of Children and Adults with Asperger Syndrome living in Berkshire" and provides key recommendations for action together with other information arising from the aims of the project itself.

The main aims of the project were to:

  • Highlight the special needs of children and adults with Asperger Syndrome living in Berkshire.
  • Identify gaps in services for this group of people and influence appropriate provision.
  • Build databases of relevant literature and resources with open access for parents, carers and professionals across Berkshire.

The Project Report may be obtained from: Berkshire Autistic Society,
Ground Floor, 197 Oxford Road, Reading RG1 7UZ- BAS Advice Line: 01189 594 594