Hello...what happens now my son is an adult?

Bonzaa

Hi all,

I hope you are enjoying the bank holiday weekend. 

I have joined this forum to learn more about what to expect, challenge and create to ensure my son enters adulthood with the best opportunities and support I can arrange.

He is 16 in June with assessment, sld and challenging behaviour he is just undergoing assessment for specialist 6th form college. The funding for this usually lasts for 2 years. I know how quickly 2 years passes and know parents of young people who are 18 and they are not confident that the support being offered will meet their child and family needs.

I wondered if anyone has;
- set up their own day / respite provision
- worked in collaboration with other parents to employ carers 
- worked with local authorities to develop services

I look forward to hearing your experiences, advice and ideas for my son living at home and accessing activities in his local community.  I currently work full time but not sure whether it is feasible to expect that this can continue. 

Many thanks 

Bonzaa

**autism not assessment (auto correct!!)

Sam_Alumni

Hi @Bonzaa there are quite a few links for useful organisations for young people that might help and information on independent living and social care here.

Geoark

Hi @Bonzaa, 

Since the Autism Act 2009 there have been set responsibilities on the health service and local councils. You can find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-autism-strategy-statutory-guidance

If you google/search your council and autism strategy you should be able to find out what is happening in your local area and possible contacts within the council.
For example I would type southwark council autism strategy

Hope this helps.