Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Posting about this is no problem at all but sorry don't know London so not much help. I Googled and the NAS came up, maybe call them and ask about facilities which you can then check out with folks locally Mx Hi everyone,I am a new member and mum of a 16 year old boy with an ASD. I have so many questions but right now i need some advice and recommendations regarding some respite for my son. I live in London and i'm looking for a setting for my son where he could spend a week by himself so obviously i need a reputable care home, i don't like this word, where i know he'll be safe and taking care. I need a setting where they can do different kind of activities and outings. He likes sport, especially football, music and dancing so indeed i'd like a place that could eventually offer him that but any ideas will be welcome. Any place around London or accessible by train, like kent or in this area will be suitable as i don't drive and also as it is 1st time he'll go away, i want to be able to go and visit him at anytime.Sorry for the long post, and i hope that nobody will be upset that i use this group for a question outside the usual topic but i thought who best to ask than this group of parents who have the knowledge like no other. Many thanks. Best Wishes. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Posting about this is no problem at all but sorry don't know London so not much help. I Googled and the NAS came up, maybe call them and ask about facilities which you can then check out with folks locally Mx Hi everyone,I am a new member and mum of a 16 year old boy with an ASD. I have so many questions but right now i need some advice and recommendations regarding some respite for my son. I live in London and i'm looking for a setting for my son where he could spend a week by himself so obviously i need a reputable care home, i don't like this word, where i know he'll be safe and taking care. I need a setting where they can do different kind of activities and outings. He likes sport, especially football, music and dancing so indeed i'd like a place that could eventually offer him that but any ideas will be welcome. Any place around London or accessible by train, like kent or in this area will be suitable as i don't drive and also as it is 1st time he'll go away, i want to be able to go and visit him at anytime.Sorry for the long post, and i hope that nobody will be upset that i use this group for a question outside the usual topic but i thought who best to ask than this group of parents who have the knowledge like no other. Many thanks. Best Wishes. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Posting about this is no problem at all but sorry don't know London so not much help. I Googled and the NAS came up, maybe call them and ask about facilities which you can then check out with folks locally Mx Hi everyone,I am a new member and mum of a 16 year old boy with an ASD. I have so many questions but right now i need some advice and recommendations regarding some respite for my son. I live in London and i'm looking for a setting for my son where he could spend a week by himself so obviously i need a reputable care home, i don't like this word, where i know he'll be safe and taking care. I need a setting where they can do different kind of activities and outings. He likes sport, especially football, music and dancing so indeed i'd like a place that could eventually offer him that but any ideas will be welcome. Any place around London or accessible by train, like kent or in this area will be suitable as i don't drive and also as it is 1st time he'll go away, i want to be able to go and visit him at anytime.Sorry for the long post, and i hope that nobody will be upset that i use this group for a question outside the usual topic but i thought who best to ask than this group of parents who have the knowledge like no other. Many thanks. Best Wishes. Axx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 have you tried to contact any parents locally, the services that SS gives to parents do differ a lot ....look for a local carer's service they will help you, they great with us, with all meetings and forms (carer's assessment and core assessment for you son) ....one thing I advise just keep pushing and do not be afraid to complain usually that gets things moving. sorry not to help more but I am not London based either. all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 have you tried to contact any parents locally, the services that SS gives to parents do differ a lot ....look for a local carer's service they will help you, they great with us, with all meetings and forms (carer's assessment and core assessment for you son) ....one thing I advise just keep pushing and do not be afraid to complain usually that gets things moving. sorry not to help more but I am not London based either. all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 have you tried to contact any parents locally, the services that SS gives to parents do differ a lot ....look for a local carer's service they will help you, they great with us, with all meetings and forms (carer's assessment and core assessment for you son) ....one thing I advise just keep pushing and do not be afraid to complain usually that gets things moving. sorry not to help more but I am not London based either. all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 I have a younger boy but have friends in your position. You could ring the people below (it is a college but it is really good, they are helpful) http://www.autismconsultants.org/wlcc/WLCC.pdf Also have a word with the people at the old vicarage http://www.autismconsultants.org/tov/index.asp] A place I actually went to see which was just amazing was in Canterbury, its called the Canterbury Oast House, don't know what other people think who've seen it I thought it was incredible HTH Eileen > > Hi everyone, > > I am a new member and mum of a 16 year old boy with an ASD. I have so many questions but right now i need some advice and recommendations regarding some respite for my son. I live in London and i'm looking for a setting for my son where he could spend a week by himself so obviously i need a reputable care home, i don't like this word, where i know he'll be safe and taking care. I need a setting where they can do different kind of activities and outings. He likes sport, especially football, music and dancing so indeed i'd like a place that could eventually offer him that but any ideas will be welcome. Any place around London or accessible by train, like kent or in this area will be suitable as i don't drive and also as it is 1st time he'll go away, i want to be able to go and visit him at anytime. > > Sorry for the long post, and i hope that nobody will be upset that i use this group for a question outside the usual topic but i thought who best to ask than this group of parents who have the knowledge like no other. Many thanks. Best Wishes. Axx > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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