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HFA/Aspergers Colleges

annie

Hi, I'm new here, please can anyone help?

My young man is due to leave mainstream school next year, he has been in an ASD Designated Provision all through his education. However, I'm not altogether sure it has suited him, there have been no great academic steps, social interaction has actually reduced etc. The emphasis I know will be to put him into mainstream again for post 16 provision and I also know I will have to prove that the local colleges can't provide for him.

I am therefore attempting to look further afield than the North West where we live and if necessary, we will move, as I am only looking for a day placement.

Would anyone be able to recommend colleges they know of that are specifically for ASD students? I just feel that he needs a couple of years in an environment where he is understood and where he can be himself and where he can actually have 'friends' - none of which he has at present but then if you asked him, he would say he doesn't want any, he doesn't see the point of friendship. I'm not too concerned about the academic side, I just want somewhere he can have activities and enjoy himself, if he achieves academically at the same time, well that would be a bonus. For me, academic can come later if it needs to.

I am willing to consider anywhere in the country although I guess nearer the North West would be better because all my family are here.

Many thanks for any suggestions.

Annie x

  • You're welcome Zoe

    Thanks for the advice about the advocacy line, will give that a try.

    Annie x

     

     

  • Hi Annie

    Yes, I was elected to NAS Council - thanks for voting for me

    If you need advice on getting agreement for funding from your LA, you could try the NAS Education Advocacy line 0845 070 4002. 

    Good luck

    Zoe

  • Thanks Colin-Cat and Zoe. I'll look up the one in Yorkshire. Yes, we have looked at Wargrave, that is a possibility but I believe it is quite hard to get funding for. That's the bit I get confused with because Wargrave told us that the LEA give the funding but when we have approached other colleges, they tell us it's not about funding, it's whether or not you are granted a place, we don't seem to get the same story wherever we go.

    BTW Zoe, were you elected to stand for the NAS? I think I voted for you in the last election.

    Annie x

  • Hi Annie

    Have you looked at Wargrave House (Newton-le-Willows)?  They have 16 - 19 provision, day placements

    http://www.wargravehouse.com/lakeside.html

    Zoe

  • I have put in below a link to the schools run by the NAS. 

    http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services/education-and-schools/about-our-schools.aspx

    Unfortunately none of these are in the North West

    I know that there are other schools run by other organisations.  I know of a school near near Thirsk in North Yorkshire which has an excellent reputation (I cannot remember its name so will have to come back to you on that point!).

    Good luck with your search Wink and welcome to the Community.