Adult Programme
For People With Autism

To develop the required attention, motor and staying-on-task skills for work in a protective workshop to their maximum ability. Examples of skills include sorting, packing, compiling, packaging, office work, filing, object assembly. Participants work in a fully operation protective workshop on a regular weekly basis with the assistance of our staff.

To develop and maintain appropriate social behaviors and practices in community and group settings, as well as to foster increased independence through increased communication. All the activities in the day work on this aspect. Examples of activities include playing board games, outdoor team sport activities, social stories, outings and meal times. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills are integrated into all our activities.

To improve skills in self-care and daily household living. Examples of skills include personal hygiene, shaving, appropriate dressing, toileting, exercising, laundry, household cleaning, washing dishes, preparing snacks, cooking skills, shopping and personal hygiene.

To replicate a normal, fulfilling day with balanced activities, and to promote the ability to gain enjoyment from activities such as going for a walk; swimming, watching TV, listening to music, ball skills, ten pin bowling; computer games and games console games, reading/looking at books. Often these skills have to be developed.

To continue to develop learning readiness as an essential component of future learning. The programme aims to ensure post-school numeracy and literacy functioning is maintained, and developed further.

Our group home is based on the following principles:

• Integration in a community setting: located in a suburban neighborhood close to shops, parks, etc. where residents have easy access to these areas, and are not isolated from the rest of the community
• A homely, comfortable environment: taking into account the sensory challenges (noise, light, quiet spaces, smell) of people with Autism in its design
• Self-determination: autistic adults need to be able to live as independently as possible, and be able to make choices about their activities, foods, etc. Adults who are less independent and require more care, need to have this available to them in a way that is caring and allows appropriate choice and dignity
• Safety: Providing a safe, secure and protected environment that complies with regulatory safety standards. The protection of members at all times is crucial
• Privacy: members need to have their own private spaces within the home
• Food: good quality food is essential to the well being of members, as well as the ability to have some control over their own food choices
• Variety: a residence needs to allow for some variety in terms of activities to engage in, places to sit, entertainment such as TV and computers, and space to be outside.
• Care: a sense of personal attachment and belonging needs to exist between members and staff, which manifests itself in an atmosphere of kindness, humour, active listening and personal connection.