MY PLACE DORSET
FOR ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
We offer specialist provision for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, empowering our young adults to lead a proactive and fulfilling life. We offer ‘person centred planning’ and learning within a safe and supportive environment, linking with the community as much as possible.
Our services
Life skills and independent living
Duration varies • All included
Our aim is to equip our adults with transferrable life skills that will enable them to attain a more proactive lifestyle and feel at ease within the community.
Social group
Duration varies • All included
We aim to support our young adults to develop and maintain their friendships and relationships. Raising self esteem, developing confidence and enabling them to feel comfortable around others.
Arts and crafts
Duration varies • All included
Our aim is to encourage our young adults to express themselves through arts and crafts. The gifts they make will be sold through our mini enterprise outlet.
Music therapy
Duration varies • All included, private session optional.
Our music therapist supports our young adults to express themselves musically. Music therapy builds confidence, listening skills and freedom of expression.
Well being - cooking
Duration varies • All included
Our aim - to encourage independence and develop transferrable life skills. Supporting our young adults to make healthier lifestyle choices when preparing their own meals.
A safe and comfortable environment
We are based at different venues in Weymouth. We have on-site facilities and provide our young adults with a safe environment to learn and participate in group activities. A typical day starts at 9.30am and ends at 3.30pm.
Would you like your son or daughter to join us at My Place Dorset?
Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!
We are also available on the telephone, if you wish to have a chat about our day service with either of us - Michelle: 07920428039 or Clare: 07866853085
What our parents and visitors say…
“Thomas had a busy time today when he visited you for the first time. He made pizza, visited a garden centre - ordered toast, and made a Father’s Day card for his dad. Of course he told him as soon as he came home from work, signing ‘shh’ and ‘card’!
Thank you for being so welcoming your warmth and serene chilled atmosphere was just perfect.”
“Lovely visiting you this morning. You were very welcoming and open about your service. It was great to see a day provision which was friendly, relaxed and really knew the people they support. Everyone looked happy and involved in their activity with no demands, noise or pressure. Thank you for letting us visit.”