MacIntyre work with young people with learning disabilities and autism through its ‘No Limits’ Programme. They offer an innovative, community based education and support which offers an alternative to conventional educational models for young people aged 16-25 years who do not learn well, or are unable to access, traditional building based environments. In Oxfordshire they have a specialist facility based at Abingdon College working with students with complex learning disabilities.
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LDOX is an online community which supports people with learning disabilities, autism and special educational needs in Oxfordshire to get the best support and opportunities available. They aim to be a neutral space where people supporting people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire can come together to support each other, to exchange knowledge, experience and information, to highlight and discuss the issues that concern us, and to be a friendly place to meet online.
Kingwood Trust helps people with autism and Asperger’s to live the lives they choose, supporting them to live enjoyable, purposeful lives with a greater degree of independence in their own homes and within the communities they live. Services include Kingwood Residential College, a purpose built centre to help people age 18-25 make the transition to adult life, and ASPiration, a short term support service for over 16s with Asperger’s and high functioning autism in Oxfordshire.
Home Farm Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. They offer a range of services including supported living, help with job seeking and volunteering, registered care, day opportunities and respite. They also provide specialist support for those with specific syndromes or complex needs.
Home Farm Trust is a charity supporting people with learning disabilities across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. They offer a range of services including supported living, help with job seeking and volunteering, registered care, day opportunities and respite. They also provide specialist support for those with specific syndromes or complex needs.
The Farm Inspiration Trust runs farm based programmes where people, particularly those who face challenges in their lives, can engage in purposeful activities that build their skills, enhance their learning and improve their health and wellbeing. Their ‘Farmability’ programme is a day service for adults with autism and learning disabilities. They also provide educational visits for children.
The Dig ‘n’ Grow Learning Disability Project offers social and therapeutic gardening sessions to increase mental wellbeing and confidence, for people with learning disabilities. Self or third party referral. They have a rolling programme of seasonal and purposeful activities. You will be able to choose what you would like to do in each session. Their staff will provide specific support that meets your individual needs. A session might include: Planting & growing bulbs, flowers, veg or herbs; Sowing seeds, pricking out, potting on; Woodwork, willow weaving & crafts; Health walks & trips out; Seasonal celebrations; Watering, dead-heading, general plant care; Composting, weeding, pruning, digging; Soft wood, hard wood & root cuttings; Cooking garden produce.
Banbury Aspies is a social group for people with Asperger’s and high functioning autism in the Banbury area.
Autism Oxford aim to spread awareness of the realities of life on the autism spectrum and support the development of autism services. They offer bespoke training services and affordable speaker events featuring people on the autism spectrum, family members and expert professionals in the field.
Autism Family Support provide support and information for parents, activities and workshops for children & young people on the autism spectrum, and information, training & consultation with professionals, including joint working. A Referral form can be downloaded from the website.