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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 as part of the repertoire of
strategies for reducing anxieties and learning to
self-calm. A wide range of facilities and activities
on-site enable young people to take part in a
programme of physical activity as well as
accessing facilities in the local community.
Prior's Court has a Safeguarding, Health &
Wellbeing Manager and three full-time
registered nurses who provide medical support
for young people, support staff training and liaise
with GPs and other external medical and dental
services. Staff receive full and comprehensive
training as well as a competency-based
assessment by a nurse before being able to
administer medication. To meet young people's
specific health needs, staff may undertake specific additional training and may
also support young people in attending consultants or accessing hospitals or
other specialist services.
Nutrition and a healthy diet is a key focus with a range of strategies used to
motivate and encourage young people to eat a healthy balanced diet. Prior's
Court supports young people's cultural dietary needs as well as requirements
such as gluten and casein-free diets (with the written consent and agreement of
a medical consultant).