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Post 16 help for my PDA son.

PDA_Parent

Hi - seeking advice on resources to help my PDA Autistic /Dysgraphia son find a job at 16. He is heading into Yr 11 next year at a mainstream school in Stoke. 

Upon reading .gov it looks likely he will have to do option 3: the 20hrs job + one day education (https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/career-choices-at-16) - does anyone have experience in what this looks like practically? types of jobs that make sense and can be accommodating - are there services that can help. I remember on a trip to Bristol last year seeing an organization there advertised that helped Autistic people get jobs although i forgot the name sadly.

We have an EHC application underway at the moment so we can perhaps get extra help for the final year at school , but i am prepared he will come away from school with minimal qualifications at this point due to lack of effort/engagement (but not intelligence) 

I am trying to understand if there are organizations ideally in the west midlands (in person)  that can help with job placement any guidance , support etc. from the community. 

thanks

Parents

  • There are a number of organizations in Bristol that you may have seen, but they are specific to that area.  I've tried to find something similar in your area but I am having no luck so far.  



    However, perhaps you could get in touch with Lifeworks Staffordshire, who certainly cover Stoke.

    Lifeworks supports marginalised people 14+ in North Staffordshire with an average or above IQ, with Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette's Syndrome, mostly with mental ill health, and their carers to find a sustainable lifestyle. 

    Lifeworks was established in 2006 by Louise Zandian, who is our CEO. We received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Services in 2012. From our own experiences, knowledge, and professional training, we understand that being on the Autistic Spectrum has many challenges for those on the spectrum and their families.

    Lifeworks liaise with several local organisations, including @21, Autism Assessment Service, North Staffs Carers, Alice Charity, Our Space, Job Centre, SAAS, NSAAA, Healthwatch, and PEGIS. 


    https://lifeworksstaffordshire.org.uk/   

    01782615222 / 07450002289

  • in reply to overwhelmed & underwhelmed ( O & U )

    thanks - i contacted and got on their waitlist for a consult.

  • in reply to PDA_Parent

    Excellent news.  Good luck to both of you going forward. 

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