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 7
Options Autism are proud to be one of the sponsors supporting our Autism Ambassador’s charity events over the coming year including the Autism Expo on 10th March at Brunel University London, Autism’s Got Talent on 12th May at London’s Mermaid…
Posted On February 6
Staff and students from Hillingdon Manor School are featured on The Chrissy B Show talking about Lego Therapy and the use of Ipads to aid children’s learning and development. Take a look at the video here from 22 minutes in:…
Posted On February 5
Options Trent Acres based in Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, are pleased to announce the opening of their new co-educational specialist school for children aged 8 to 18 years old. Established by Options Autism and part of Outcomes First Group, the 30…
Posted On January 26
Great Western Railways have been working with our Autism Ambassador Anna Kennedy to create a bespoke autism awareness training package to help their staff better meet and understand the needs of those travelling with autism. The awareness training for front line…
Posted On December 18
Rayen Cupid, new DT and Art teacher at Baston House School, has been selected to compete at the Common Wealth Games in April 2018 for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Overcoming any stereotypes about women, Rayen is a true role…
Posted On December 1
Autism with Attitude dance group from Hillingdon Manor School have been featured on the BBC as they qualify for the United Dance Organisations (UDO) World Street Dance Championships in Glasgow and prepare to be the first special needs dance group…
Posted On November 23
Sean Doyle, employee at Options Kinsale, an independent children’s services provider situated in Llanerch-y-mor, Flintshire, has won an award in the category ‘Exceptional Newcomer’ at the Wales Care Awards. Held in Cardiff City Hall on 17th November and organised by…
Posted On October 25
A dedicated young man who overcame dyslexia and dyspraxia is in the running for a major award after helping others with similar problems. Because of his personal background and his ability to empathise with those in his care Sean Doyle…
Posted On September 25
Options Higford, which offers residential and education services to children aged between eight to nineteen with autistic spectrum conditions and additional complex difficulties, opened their doors for all to join in and celebrate their 10th anniversary on Friday 29th September.…
Posted On September 19
The Options Clinical Team has created a series of help sheets offering advice and guidance for parents and carers who look after children, young people and adults with autism. This month's help sheet is all about Total Communication and offers…
