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USER
EXPERIENCES.
Young adults with ASD
For most people, the rules of social interaction come naturally. However, having autism can
make it difficult to communicate with other people and to make sense of social situations.
Through no fault of their own, many people with autism find themselves socially isolated.
The community centre will aim to provide opportunities to meet new people, make
friends and learn new social skills. Their will be multiple users of the facility for different
reasons, which will benefit each individual in a unique way. Whether this be through interaction
with others, or providing extra work for the community.
Work in the community cafe, which
will teach the individuals how to
work with money and gain practical
workplace experience.
The centre will allow young adults
with autism to meet new people,
make friends and learn new social
skills.
Young adults will be able to work
in the multiple teaching kitchens,
provided to serve the cafe as well as
the users.
Exercise in the wellbeing room,
which will allow young adults with
ASD to relive stress and tension and
maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Staff members
Occupational therapists will most
importantly be available to provide
1:1 support sessions for any young
adults that would like it.
Staff and volunteers will provide
educational support through
classroom activities, such as creative
craft sessions.
Chefs will work with young adults
to assist them providing for the cafe,
as well as hold teaching classes to
encourage independent living.
Staff will maintain the facility by
regularly cleaning the kitchen and
cafe spaces, however young adults
with ASD will also be able to assist.
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