Autism can affect people in a range of different ways, that is why we do not only focus on our consistent and personalised support plans, but we also focus on the ability of each person too. We are proud to help people lead more fulfilling lives, often achieving the most amazing things.

We believe Autism is just one part of a person and it does not define who they are. By viewing autism as a different ability rather than a disability, we’re able to provide the right care and support to enhance people’s lives.

At Brook of life Care, we are here to offer practical and emotional support services to create positive outcomes, whatever the situation. Whether it’s offering guidance to help support the transition into adulthood, making the first move out of the family home or seeking a step to further independence, we support every ambition and are here for every step of the journey.

Our carers have the knowledge and experience to understand the functions behind behavioural communication, and we aim to help people with autism develop independent life skills, improve communication and resolve environmental issues. Where individuals may have been previously described as exhibiting “challenging behaviours” in certain situations, we believe in taking a proactive approach and turning the focus onto understanding what the individual is trying to communicate.

We will offer the following;

• We take our time getting to know each person and understand what does and doesn’t contribute to positive outcomes.
• We also spend time with family members and care professionals close to the individual, to gain an understanding of the challenges the person may have already overcome and their hopes for the short and long term.
• We create a bespoke care and support plan, with a unique set of development objectives relating to our client’s autism.
• We support our clients so that they self-direct their support as much as possible, helping them to exercise choice in all aspects of their daily lives.
• We also encourage our clients to be part of their local community in whatever way suits them, whether that’s getting out and about to do shopping, meeting new friends or taking up a volunteering opportunity.
• Working alongside each person’s family and circle of support we continually review progress and celebrate achievements to ensure we are recognising steps forward, adapting to changes and planning for the different stages of their life.
• We appreciate that factors such as noise, lighting and change can increase anxiety, so we work towards reducing these inhibiting factors.
• Our staff are patient in their approach and are generous with praise and keeping the language clear and concise as this has positive effects.
• We also use simple gestures or pictures to support our communication
• We also provide personal care, home help and assistance with medication.