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as a result of their autism but also their rights as an individual to dignity,
freedom and safety.
The key areas of focus within the young adult provision are:
Independent living skills
There is a focus on developing self-care and life skills for all
individuals. This includes developing personal care routines
and good hygiene, learning to plan, shop for and cook their
own meals, learning to do their own laundry and take
responsibility for their personal belongings, learning to
complete day-to-day domestic jobs including the cleaning of
personal and communal areas, learning to manage their
money and developing their skills to travel on a variety of
transport within the community.
Choice-making, Advocacy, Personal development
A range of strategies are used to enable
young adults to make real choices about
their lives such as what to wear,
preferred leisure activities, and
personalising their bedroom. Our aim is
to provide experiences for our young
adults which will enable them to achieve
a sense of personal identity, self-esteem
and self-respect. Through a focus on
personal development, citizenship and
opportunities for decision-making about
their lives presented throughout the
Waking Day, we strive to create a happy and stimulating environment for the
development of sexuality, physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social
skills, which takes into account the special needs of our young adults.
Leisure and relaxation
Leisure and relaxation are important areas of life for all
young adults. Individuals with autism often struggle to
engage independently in leisure and relaxation activities,
particularly when the focus is on self-occupation. Each young
adult is
supported to develop leisure activities and hobbies which
build upon their interests and aspirations and which will
contribute to their spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
Health, wellbeing and safety
Regular and frequent exercise is a vital part of each day and a core principle of
our approach and is part of the repertoire of strategies for reducing anxieties
and learning to self-calm. A wide range of facilities and activities onsite enable
young people to take part in a programme of physical activity as well as
accessing the local community.
Prior's Court has a Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing Manager and three fulltime registered
nurses who provide medical support for young people, support