Services Provided
Music and Movement / physical fitness
are an emphasis of supporting development. The individuals we work with often have limitations in using their body to interact with rhythm and timing, hence using music and movement is a motivated way to encourage this development. Exercise also supports the mind and a healthy body helps with regulation and self esteem.
Community based activities
which include shopping, going for lunch, going for walks, all the typical activities that we all enjoy. It is important for the individuals to feel part of the community. All meet together at the start, middle and end of day for a discussion group. A large emphasis of the centre is supporting communication and encouraging the individuals to be as independent as possible, in the form of communication they use. Each individual is supported to express themselves and have a choice of the activities that they would like to partake
Work Experience
opportunities for individuals to partake with support when they are ready. We aim to support individuals to become independent and having a vocation provides a sense of belonging increasing self esteem.
Social Skills
Social Skills to support the understanding of the social aspects of life. These can include team games, understanding relationships and emotionsLife skills include cooking, washing cars, cleaning, gardening, making tea and coffee. We have seen great outcomes achieved with the use of a breakdown of visual explanations on how to achieve the sequence of each activity
Life skills
include cooking, washing cars, cleaning, gardening, making tea and coffee.
