AIM South Tyneside

Our psychoeducational course 'Me, Myself & Autism' is a self-awareness course designed specifically for autistic individuals. 

Over eight weekly sessions, we celebrate the unique characteristics of autism and address everyday challenges that you may encounter (the MMA course can only accessed by people who have an autism diagnosis). 

 The MMA course runs for eight weeks. 

At the end of the course we hold an online 'Me, Myself & Autism for Families' session where relatives/friends have an overview of the course content.

Practical support with things that you might find difficult. This could include help with communication, building self-advocacy skills (speaking up for what you need), learning new things, or gaining confidence. 

Emotional support from people who listen, understand, and take your experiences seriously. 

Our support is designed to help you live the life you want, feel more independent, and avoid needing more stressful or intensive types of support in the future. 

 Autistic adults and young people aged 14 and over are now eligible for an annual NHS Health Check. Autism In Mind can assist you in accessing your health check. 

 Our dedicated health link worker, Ben, collaborates with clinicians to arrange for your health check to take place at our Autism Hub.

 Ben will help you identify any concerns and determine any necessary adjustments, ensuring your health check is accessible and meaningful to you. 

Assessment, intervention, and advice service for individuals with sensory processing challenges:

includes in-depth sensory reports, programs, direct work with individuals to set up the programs and/or sensory diets.

Our sensory OT's conduct individual assessments to create personalised sensory diet plans.

Sensory workshops are available for learning about sensory differences and self-support strategies. 

 Our Admissions Avoidance Link Worker helps prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and supports individuals during unavoidable stays aiming to reduce re-admissions and assist with timely discharge. 

Our link worker can provide:

 Support to understand questions, explain needs, and reduce misunderstandings. 

Preventive support sessions to aid recovery and prevent re-admission.

Strategies tailored to autistic needs to reduce distress. 

A bespoke autism passport which highlights clients’ reasonable adjustments. Reasonable adjustments can be recorded on your NHS Patient Record if desired.

  An autism health passport is designed to help autistic individuals communicate their needs and preferences to medical professionals. 

Passports may include details about health, communication preferences, and sensory needs.

Reasonable Adjustments

Passports list specific accommodations required, such as a quiet waiting area or extra time for appointments.

Reasonable adjustments can also be recorded on your NHS Patient Record if desired.

Passports can be used in various healthcare settings, including GP surgeries, hospitals, and mental health services.