Support for adults with autism

If you are over 18 years of age and think you may be autistic contact your GP to discuss your concerns, they will refer you for a formal assessment if necessary.

To get care and support from the Council you must be meet our eligibility for care and support criteria.

If you meet the criteria we will need to take a close look at your situation, so we can work with you to create a support plan. We do this through an care needs assessment.

For further information see our how to get care and support section.

• Find local Autism support in Kirklees on our Community Directory.
• Buy products and services on Connect to Support
• Better in Kirklees service can support you to be active and involved in your community.
• Mencap Safe Places Scheme for if you are out in the community and feel scared.
• Autism friendly cinema screenings

Special school for autism

Woodley School and College is a local authority special school for children aged 4-19 specialising in autism. The children attending Woodley School all have a Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an Education Health Care plan.

Kirklees specialist provision in mainstream schools

Kirklees specialist provision is made up of a team of specialist teachers, teaching assistants and family SEN workers who work to promote the educational inclusion and achievement of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities in our local mainstream schools.

Schools with specialist provision for autism are:

• Honley High School - secondary provision
• Thornhill Community Academy Trust - secondary provision

REAL means - Realistic Employment for Adults with Learning Disabilities.

The REAL Employment Agency works with people who have a mild to moderate learning disability and autism. REAL offers customers a unique package of support to help them to gain and maintain employment in the 'open' jobs market

Richmond Fellowship service is offered to people with mental health issues and autism. Their employment advisors focus on an individual�s strengths and aspirations, and on what they CAN do rather than what they can't. This gives individuals the confidence and skills to find long term and rewarding employment through training and continued support on the job.

My hospital passport is a resource for people with autism who might need hospital treatment.