News
Read the latest news, stories and successes from each of our services here, or alternatively keep up to date with what we have been up to on our social media pages. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search feature below…
Posted On March 1
On Thursday 7th to Friday 8th March, Options Autism are exhibiting at the NAS Professionals Conference at the ICC, Birmingham. Visitors are welcomed to the stand to come and speak to us and find out more about our services across…
Posted On January 15
Autism with Attitude are a group of talented individuals who are fundraising to make their ultimate dream come true. The dance group from Hillingdon Manor School competed at the United Dance Organisations European Championships in Germany last year, the first…
Posted On November 30
Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, a special independent school for boys and girls aged 8-18 with autism and a range of complex needs, including mild learning disability, is celebrating having been officially declared ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. The school, run…
Posted On November 20
Our Options North Services got into the spirit of Children in Need and organised a sponsored Swimathon at the local pool, a sponsored Cleanathon where staff booked in to have their offices cleaned for a small donation and an 8…
Posted On November 15
Hillingdon Manor School – an independent specialist provision in Uxbridge, West London for children aged 3½-19 with autism run by Options Autism and part of Outcomes First Group – has won the Inspirational Teacher Award at the 2018 National Association…
Posted On October 25
Our Autism Ambassador Anna Kennedy OBE, who has two sons with autism, has put together some tips for children with autism and getting prepared for Halloween, including using social stories, the types of costumes dependent on different individual needs, the…
Posted On October 19
Local Laceby McDonalds Store kindly partnered up with Options Barton and donated branded uniform, utensils, cups, straws, tray covers and packaging, so that the staff could mock up the McDonalds experience for the people we support. Staff at Options Barton…
Posted On October 18
Hillingdon Manor School have taken part in a nationwide initiative to reduce bullying in schools. Dr Nicky Greaves, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the school, carried out an audit provided by the All Together Programme which provides a whole school anti-bullying…
Posted On October 15
After dedicating more than three decades to making a difference to the lives of those with autism and learning difficulties, Lesley Fisher, Registered Manager of Options Roxby House in North Lincolnshire - a specialist autism residential service rated ‘Outstanding’ by…
Posted On October 12
Options Applegate House are making the most of their beautiful Zen Garden by holding weekly yoga sessions with the people they support. There are many benefits of yoga, including improving flexibility, strength, posture, as well as helping to relax your…
