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When the EHCP ends - what then?!

Kate Kestrel

Does anyone have any thoughts they’d like to share on what to do when a young person’s EHCP runs out when they reach 25?
My son isn’t far off from this happening - and it’s quite a worry. He has a little support at the moment with online one to one tuition - but this won’t be funded once the EHCP ends - so that will finish. What happens in terms of support and help for young autistic adults when their EHCP ends? Is there basically nothing?! No help or support at all?

If anyone has any advice or experience with this I’d really appreciate hearing how people dealt with this. Because I’m not sure what we’re going to do. Thanks. 

Parents

  • The EHCP is for education only. Most have stopped education by 25. If he were to continue in some sort of education such as going to college, they would still be required to make adjustments for him, it would just be documented by the facility itself rather than in an EHCP. Do you mind me asking what his tuition is for?

    There are options out there for adults with disabilities. If he wants to continue with education there are skills for life courses. Some charities for autism will also provide courses to help them make their steps into the adult world.

    There can also be places that are set up to give them an experience of the working world like in cafes and parks. It isn't paid work and they are supported to do it but it can help them gain skills. Sometimes this is through charities and sometimes it can be put in place by social services.

  • in reply to Expecto_Patronum

    Thank you - I appreciate your response. I think that because we’ve always had some sort of support (though often not the best support if truth be told!) it feels unsettling to see that end and we need to start thinking differently and looking at other options. Thanks for your comments :)

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