Back in 2015, 38% of the people who were admitted to mental health hospitals across the UK were autistic. Today, this number has risen sharply, up to 70%.
Developing autism support that delivers proactive and specialist care for people’s safety and well-being brings us closer to our goal of reducing this number and moving people out of hospitals and back into their communities.
Start with an ADOS Assessment
Waiting times for autism diagnosis are over. Our ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule) assessments are performed via our multidisciplinary team as structured observations that evaluate communication, repetitive/restricted behaviours, and social interaction in children and adults. The aim is to determine whether the profile matches the autism spectrum criteria accurately.
The Strengths of ADOS-2
Highly standardised, accurate, and activity-based
Useful for initial diagnosis and clarifying complex cases
Availability of ADOS with NCS: June 20th
The Autism Model of Support
Our short-term and long-term support is carefully designed to reduce sensory overload and create a calm environment. We use structured routines, visual aids, and personalised strategies to support emotional regulation and reduce behaviours of concern.
The care teams are trained in methods like PECS, Makaton, and other visual or assisted communication approaches.
Our service includes:
Personalised Care Plans
Communication Support
Support Strategies for Mental Health and Well-Being
Trauma-Informed Support
Family and Carer Involvement
Community Involvement
Multidisciplinary Autism Expertise
We bring together professionals who understand the nuances of autism and the complexity of co-occurring conditions. Our multidisciplinary team includes:
Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs)
For mental health input and risk planning
Positive Behaviour Support Specialists
Positive Behaviour Support Specialists and Occupational Therapists who assess and support functional needs
General Nurses
Who provide consistent therapeutic care
All support is grounded in person-centred planning and co-produced with families wherever possible.
Want to know more about our internal Multidisciplinary Team? We have all the information here.
Why Families Choose Us?
We have experienced and skilled nurse-led teams, allowing autistic people and their families to make decisions about their care and participate in the care planning.
Experienced MDTs with PBS and trauma-informed training
De-escalation support in the home or community settings
Seamless coordination with local authorities and care providers
Care Journeys That Redefine Support
What helps me the most is the trust and the openness. My favourite activity with them (support workers) is to go to the cinema. We used to go 2 times per week and watch different films.
Kelly
The Person
Meet Kelly, a young autistic woman who has always dreamed of becoming a nurse.
Strengths
Kelly loves art, horse riding, and baking – creative and calming outlets that connect her to joy and purpose.
Challenges & Support
Kelly experienced complex PTSD, attachment difficulties, which led to escalated behaviours of concern. She has been placed in a secure unit and needed support from 7 professionals, including an MDT, crisis team, and PBS specialists.
The Outcomes
- Transitioned into the community and gradually decreased support to only three staff members
- Kelly reconnected with her family
- She is on the path to pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse
When care is consistent, patient, and shaped around the person’s needs and experiences, challenges start to reduce, and positive outcomes tend to follow.
Make a Referral
Contact our Referrals and Admissions Associate Director – Gareth Goundrill, by filling out the form.
Gareth Goundrill
Referrals and Admissions Associate Director
