Autistic Spectrum Disorder

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Our LDD team PAs see young people on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in mainstream schools (Resourced Provision) or in special schools and colleges in Calderdale and Kirklees. Resourced Provision provides young people with specialist ASD support in mainstream or special schools.

Students on the Autistic Spectrum can receive additional learning support from their school or college and the LDD team. Some young people may prefer to access provision specifically aimed at those with ASD and Asperger's Syndrome.

Below is specialist information for young people on the Autistic Spectrum and their parents and carers. For information aimed at ALL young people with a learning difficulty and/or disability, as well as other disabilities or difficulties, see the other pages in the 'Supporting parents of children with LDD' section

Statutory and further education provision includes:

Mainstream and special schools offering resourced provision for ASD
Kirklees
	Honley High School
	Longley School (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Calderdale
	Sowerby Bridge High School, learning support unit (The Bridge) can offer support to students who stay in the sixth form

Specialist secondary schools for ASD (independent & maintained)
	The Robert Ogden School (7-19 years), Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Rotherham T: 01709 874443 The school provides residential and day provision. There is also a Post 16 unit

Post 16
	Wakefield College offers a range of courses that include support for young people on the Autistic spectrum – Flex Vocational courses at Level 1 in a range of vocational areas; Flex Options and Flex Personal Progress T: 01924 789120

National specialist residential colleges
	For a list of independent colleges with expertise in working with learners with ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome www.natspec.org.uk

Specialist employment and training:

	Sacar Trust offers training with specialist ASD support. The Trust has premises in Bradford, Dewsbury and Leeds
	JobSteps is part of Autism Plus or E: jobstepsinfo@autismplus.co.uk

Supported living and care, and day services:

Carlton Autistic Services offers specialist residential accommodation

Solor Care Group provides supported living and registered care, as well as a learning and education service in Wakefield for people with ASD and Asperger’s Syndrome. They also have services in Leeds and Doncaster

Further information:

	National Autistic Society
	National Autistic Society in Calderdale or contact Calderdale@nas.org.uk
	Huddersfield Support Group for Autism

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