AIM Sunderland is a pre and post-diagnostic service* for autistic adults (who do not have a learning disability) and live in Sunderland.
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 autistic people 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.
Our dedicated Health Link Worker is here to support you with:
This support is here to reduce stress and make healthcare easier to access and understand.
Our Admissions Avoidance Co-ordinator is here to support autistic people who are at risk of being admitted to a mental health hospital.
They will:
This support is here to make sure you are listened to, understood, and not left to manage things alone.
If you are supported by our Admissions Avoidance Co-ordinator you’re welcome to join our Wellbeing Spaces in the City Centre, Pennywell and Washington.
Our welling sessions are calm, safe spaces just for autistic adults.
It’s a space where you can:
Speech and Language (SALT)
On completion of our Me, Myself & Autism course you will be offered the opportunity to access a SALT assessment.
A SALT assessment is a speech and language therapy assessment that evaluates a person's communication abilities and difficulties.
Following the assessment a report is produced.
Sensory Occupational Therapy
If you experience sensory differences that are making everyday life harder, you may be able to have a sensory occupational therapy assessment.
After the assessment, you’ll get a sensory plan - this is a personalised guide to help you manage sensory challenges in a way that works for you.
We can support you to understand and follow your sensory plan, at your own pace.
Preventative Support - Lead
Admissions Avoidance
Health Check Link Worker
Peer Support
Peer Support
Hope4All @ Nextdoor, Petersfield Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, SR4 9BD
https://w3w.co/recall.toast.laser
By appointment only
Building Blocks, 20 Victoria Rd, Washington NE37 2SS
https://w3w.co/fire.splash.rooms
By appointment only
To learn more about how we can help or to request our assistance and support, please reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Software Centre, Tavistock Place, Sunderland, SR1 1PB
Telephone: 0191 5700047 Text: 07800 005228 Email: contact@autisminmind.com
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Our contactable hours are 9am-5pm.
Please note: We are closed on Bank Holidays