Get Set 4 Autism Programme Launched in Argyll on World Autism Awareness Day
L-R: Alison Leask, Chairperson Autism Argyll, Mary Hamilton, Autism Support Team Manager, Scottish Autism, Emma Queen, Funding Development Officer, Scottish Autism, Joyce Munro, Autism Advisor, Get Set 4 Autism, Charlene Tait, Director of Development, Scottish Autism, Maureen Mackintosh, Autism Advisor, Get Set 4 Autism.
The ‘Get Set 4 Autism’ project, delivered in partnership with Autism Argyll aims to reduce the feelings of isolation which can be experienced by families living with autism in rural areas. It will promote a greater understanding of autism, improve communication between parents and professionals and ultimately equip parents with the information and practical skills to enable them to better support their child.
Last year we received a £548,622 Investing in Communities grant, from the Big Lottery Fund, for the 5 year ‘Get Set 4 Autism’ project. The project, designed in consultation with a range of relevant professionals, will provide mobile support to around 200 families in Argyll and Bute. Autism Advisors will work with families to enable them to understand the diagnosis, and equip them with knowledge and practical skills. Further support will come in the form of our online parent and carer support programme, Right Click, as well as resources from Autism Argyll and other local bodies.
Autism is a lifelong, development condition that affects the way a person communicates, interacts and processes information. Some people will have more subtle difficulties where others will have complex needs requiring more intensive support.
