Autism care in Sheffield

Does anybody have any experience of companies in Sheffield offering care for autistic people? I understand there are a number of homes offering various degrees of support. Are there any that pople can recommend or advise to avoid?

Have you tried Sheffield social services? Mind you they were involved with my daughter from the age of fourteen or so. Tried everything in the book to get to the bottom of her probs but it was'nt until she'd left home and moved down to Reading that They're social services discovered she has Aspergers syndrome. Which is a form of autism.....too flaming late, cos she was over sixteen by then, so not illegible.

I can recommend Leonard Cheshire Home Care, they don't specialise in autism but they've been very good with me since I moved into the Flat nearly 18 months ago.

Also, Autism Plus aren't bad, their main problem is lack of staff really... They used to be based on the Vikinglea estate on the Manor but they moved just before Christmas last year to premises near the Don Valley Tram stop, have a look at their web site for more details, I was with them when they were called Thorne House Services for Autism, I only left cos I fell out with one of the staff, and there were also a few other issues which I can't go into for personal and legal reasons.

you need to get a list of all domicillary service providers from the local authority and then ring round a few and ask fi you can go and visit them for a chat about what service you need and if thats what they can provide. You need to think about if its 24hrs care or just a few hrs a week, also is it in the person's own home or do they want to live with other people.

i do work in this field for one of the countries largest service provider for people with learning difficulties and would be happy to help you find the right support. this does not mean that i am looking for more work for us, i just want to make sure you end up with the right advice.

Have you tried Sheffield social services? Mind you they were involved with my daughter from the age of fourteen or so. Tried everything in the book to get to the bottom of her probs but it was'nt until she'd left home and moved down to Reading that They're social services discovered she has Aspergers syndrome. Which is a form of autism.....too flaming late, cos she was over sixteen by then, so not illegible.

Whoever told you she is ineligible for support because she's over 16 is clueless, and I would challenge the decision, I wasn't diagnosed with asperger's till I was 23 (I will be 32 in April this year) and got support and a named social worker with very few problems.

I don't know about actual care facilities, but you might find this interesting:

http://www.shu.ac.uk/education/theautismcentre/

Parents can use the SHARE group that they run to, er, share information etc

Autism Plus have recently opened a new Resource Centre in Sheffield and offer a range of services. We are rated as excellent by CSCI (Care standards commission)- you can read our inspection report on their website. You can also also check out our website for more info - http://www.autismplus.org

Rich (and anyone else who wants to join in) I need your help. I have tried to PM rich but his box is full.

I have a 21 year old daughter who I suspect has Aspergers. We have had problems all the way through school but it has just occurred to me that this might be why she is the way she is. Could you give me any information on how to get a diagnosis please? I would also be grateful if you could help to start a discussion with her on the subject. She just shuts down. I think I will also have difficulty getting her to the doctors.

What I'd do is Google asperger's, print off everything you can on the subject, and take it to your Doctor explaining that you think this criteria fits your Daughter. If your Doc isn't a Quack, he should acknowledge it and recommend your Daughter for further tests to determine whether or not she has it, which will probably include an ECG/MRI (brain scan). Just try and avoid having to go to the Northern General for it if possible, because they did my scan, and then proceeded to lose the results!

Good luck anyway.

And I have space for PMs if you want to message me.

Rich (and anyone else who wants to join in) I need your help. I have tried to PM rich but his box is full.

 

 

I have a 21 year old daughter who I suspect has Aspergers. We have had problems all the way through school but it has just occurred to me that this might be why she is the way she is. Could you give me any information on how to get a diagnosis please? I would also be grateful if you could help to start a discussion with her on the subject. She just shuts down. I think I will also have difficulty getting her to the doctors.

What makes you think she may have Asperger's?

Happy hippy: If you would like to PM me I can reply, I'd prefer not to display all her symptoms on a public forum.

Rich, thanks. I have googled it many times, and printed a few things off. I have PM'd you.

hi Yellowrose

I'd recommend getting in touch with the following groups for info and support.

hope this helps

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The National Autistic Society

http://www.nas.org.uk/

393, City Road, London EC1V 1NG, Tel: 0207 833 9666

Fax 0207 833 9666, Helpline 0870 600 8585

National organisation with substantial expertise on all autism issues.

The Sheffield Carers Centre (Princess Royal Trust)

http://www.sheffieldcarers.org.uk/

7 Bells Court, Bells Square, Sheffield S1 2FY. Tel: Helpline 2728362

Office - 278 8942, Fax 2721038. Contacts: Graham Foxcroft or Jan Outram.

Providing support and advice to carers of people with disabilities.

ACCT (Asperger’s Children & Carers Together)

You can contact us on 0114 223 0237 (ansaphone but someone will ring you back) or email [email protected] or write to us ACCT, St Mary’s Community Centre, Bramall Lane, Sheffield S2 4QZ. Our web address is http://www.acctsheffield.btik.com/

Sheffield Autistic Society

http://www.shauties.org.uk/index.html

Sue and John

0114 236 1971

Sheffield based group organises meetings and social activities.