What is it?
- Connects an autistic person with a volunteer.
- Supports with developing a social network.
- Includes trying new hobbies & building confidence.
- All volunteers are autism trained & have regular supervision.
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Description
Resource For Autism’s mentoring and Befriending service connects an autistic person with a volunteer. Together they identify goals and area to focus on and work towards those.
Our community tells us that the social experiences and interaction of many autistic people is limited to their immediate family and educational settings. This service offers an opportunity to build a relationship with someone who understands autism and is outside of these environments.
Common areas individuals chose to focus the support includes: trying new hobbies and having fun, development personal life skills such as travel, training and healthy eating habits, planning and executing transitions and build confidence and self-esteem and many others.
All our volunteers are autism trained and receive on-going support and supervision.
More info
- Practical information
This service is offered in London and the West Midlands.
Befriending and mentoring takes place at the person’s home and in their local community. When appropriate for the individual we can offer online video call and phone support.
Meets are on a regular (weekly/fortnightly) basis for up to 6 months. It can be face to face or online.
The service is free.
Contact info
Contact Information
For more information, please contact this service on 020 8458 3259.
If you would like to access this service, please fill in the referral form on the website and someone from the team will be in touch.
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