Education and leisure
Mainstream adult education and leisure facilities should make reasonable adjustments for autistic people and may have staff with some specialist training in how to support autistic people.
has information about things to do and leisure services available in Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ.
Autism Friendly Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ
aims to connect people, whilst supporting communities to be more inclusive for autistic and neurodivergent people.
There is a range of useful information available including:
- West Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ and East Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ groups that share information about what is happening in their areas
- visual stories to help to prepare for a visit to a new venue
- events calendar
- social and support groups for adults
- mapping inclusive activities and quiet hours across Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ
Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ adult learning
Whether you want to develop a new interest, learn a new skill, keep fit and healthy or simply have fun and make new friends, there is a course for you.
There is support for learners with additional needs that can include:
- learning materials that suit your needs
- a helper to support you in class
- someone to interpret, read or sign for you
- advice on courses and possible progression routes
You can tell staff what your needs are when you enrol for a course. Courses include computers, yoga, arts, photography, languages, sports and cooking.
Find adult learning course at different centres in Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ and there are also part time courses at .