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We guide children, young people and adults towards their own incredible futures

Options Autism provides care and education for children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As specialists in autism, we support them to achieve their own personal success. From the moment we meet them, everything we do is tailored to them. We empower them to flourish and live happy lives with all the support and encouragement they need.

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Our Purpose

We believe everyone has it within themselves to build their own incredible future, and as autism specialists, we have the skills and expertise to help them achieve it. Everything we do is dedicated towards helping children, young people and adults achieve their incredible potential.

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Our Approach

Our therapeutic model recognises that everyone we support is an individual. From the moment we meet them, our work is tailored to their personal circumstances and abilities.

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Pathway to Independence

Our Pathway to Independence helps young people move towards more independent living through a bespoke programme that develops their academic, vocational, social and life skills. We are creating and adapting our services continually as we recognise the importance of ongoing support into adulthood.

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News, stories and events

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AAD
18th July 2022
Ask, Accept, Develop – a progressive approach to education for autistic children and young people

Dr. Freya Spicer-White, Head of Autism and Neurodiversity Practice, shares the organisation’s new Autism Strategy – ‘Ask,
Autism
18th July 2022
Brand new FE provision – Bankside College – hosts open day for parents and post-16 students with autism

Options Malvern College, Hanley Castle, Worcester – the eagerly awaited, brand new post-16 provision for young people
Autism
11th June 2022
Autism Awareness Week

Autism Awareness Week By Dr Nicky Greaves, Consultant Clinical Psychologist I have been fortunate to have worked
Options Autism
31st May 2022
Ask, Accept and Develop (AAD)

I am so excited to be writing the first Ask, Accept and Develop (AAD) blog. The last
News
20th May 2022
Underley Garden, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, celebrates Outstanding by Ofsted

School leaders, staff, pupils and parents at Underley Garden in Kirkby Lonsdale are celebrating remaining top of

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