-
Status
Received: 143 days late
-
Income
£0.1K
-
Spending
£0.1K
Public benefits
Public benefit (1) Purpose include under the Regional Autistic Spectrum Disability Network and the Autism Act 2011 that for e.g., PSNI, social workers, Pre schools etc should be trained how to communicate effectively with anyone with Autism. Decision makers and the Policy makers are now more aware of the individuals needs. These benefits are
evidenced by public and private organisations having requested autism training and also by the launch of the Cross Departmental Autism Strategy Launched by the Health Minister in January 2014. Professionals will learn how to develop the skills required to understand and deal effectively with children Young people and adults with Autism. These benefits are evident through the evaluations completed by all who attended the training and parent/ carer feedback within the support groups. (2) The promotion of the provision of recreational and educational services. The direct benefits that flow from this are attributed to the Autism Network Advocacy role (both group and individual) across NI to bring attention to service needs and improving service development. The benefits are evident through the Regional Autism Spectrum Network strategy. Our family support network provides support for individuals and family units. The advocacy role is provided by our Network, and this service provides service users with a good knowledge of their local agencies and what services the individual requires to meet their needs. The Benefit of our advocacy role within the Autism community can be identified by the new members in our network of support groups and the increasing levels of use of our help line. (3) The provision of advice, support and information for family units with Autistic individuals and the promotion of our network of support for these families. The direct benefits which flows from this purpose is that the family is educated on how to cope on a daily basis and become knowledgeable on the correct pathway to access the support required by the family, parents/ carers. They can also learn how to volunteer at the parent to parent support groups we run, to directly help each other and learn to develop the strategies for their family members with Autism. They learn how to deal with the daily practical issues such as play, socialisation, feeding, sleep routine and anger management. These benefits are evident through regular feedback from families, support groups and evaluations. (4) Our purpose does not lead to harm and the beneficiaries of our purpose are people living in Northern Ireland; who have Autism. The beneficiaries of this purpose also include family members and carers of those with Autism. Our purpose also includes the wider public, to whom we give information training and education in all matters relating to Autism. There is no private benefit.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
The Network provides a specific and unique Advocacy Service and Support in matters related to Education, Special Educational Needs, and Schools. Police Matters, Social Care/Child Protection, Benefits. Also Tribunals, Education/Disability and DLA. We also provide Family Support work. We also do extensive training programes. They range from Basic
Awareness to more complex ASD training. We have a range of DLA/PIP/Benefit Special Educational Needs and Advocacy Training. Our ASDAT training is suitable for a large range of individuals including Police, Social Workers, Youth Workers, nurseries, class room assistant etc. We have a specialist Help Line. The line is maned by parents/carers and individuals with ASD. We also have a website www.autismnetworkni.org.uk and facebook page at autismnetworkni. Our object is to improve conditions of life, and to raise the awareness of the Public relating to ASD regarding the problems and circumstances of individuals with ASD. To encourage acceptance, inclusion and support within the community. We also recruit and train volunteers.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Who the charity helps
- Carers
- Children (5-13 year olds)
- Men
- Parents
- Sensory disabilities
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Disability
- Education/training
