Caring for someone with ASD or Learning Disability
Supporting you
Caring for someone with ASD and/or a Learning Disability entails a significant commitment, often transforming you into a full-time carer. Your responsibilities may range from daily tasks like brushing teeth and changing clothes to aiding in communication and managing challenging behaviours.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Learning Disabilities often require additional time to acquire new skills and benefit from support to understand complex information and engage with others effectively.
Recognising the demanding nature of this role, it is crucial for carers to prioritise their own well-being and strike a balance between caring and personal life. However, achieving this balance can be challenging. When caring for someone with ASD or a Learning Disability, seeking help and support from experienced organisations and individuals becomes paramount.
At Barnet Carers, we frequently connect with those caring for individuals with these diagnoses. We are dedicated to ensuring they receive the support they need by collaborating with local partners. Our goal is to make the caring journey more manageable for you.
We trust that this information proves valuable to you. If you require support, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to help.
Useful resources
Information Sheets
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- Caring for a person with dementia
Useful video
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Websites of interest
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Barnet resources
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Support organisations
Barnet Mencap was established in 1965 and for over fifty years it has provided advice, information and support for people with learning disabilities and people with autism and their family carers.
Barnet Mencap provides a range of services for children and adults including advice, information and guidance and help with any issues such as benefits, housing or letters; supported accommodation and outreach support; play activities for under-5s; short breaks for children and adults; an autism screening service; social and leisure, sports and fitness activities for adults and much more. We are a Hate Crime Reporting Centre.
We campaign with people with learning disabilities and people with autism and their families to secure high-quality services and support in the borough.
Beam works with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and other complex behavioural needs. They use ABA therapy to bring about meaningful and purposeful change in behaviour, growing an individual’s independence and enhancing their experience of the world. They work with children and young people across early intervention, school, university and transition years.
Beam aims for the highest ethical standards in all that we do. From science to practice, our team of Behaviour Analysts uphold the highest standards of professional and ethical compliance.
A multidisciplinary team employs a collaborative approach and recognizes the multiple stakeholders involved in each individual’s life. They involve family, relatives, and other professionals in all we do to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach is applied.
Part of Caritas Westminster, Caritas St Joseph’s is a lifelong learning center for adults with intellectual disabilities to learn. Caritas recognizes their gifts and talents, valuing their unique place in the world and encouraging them to participate fully in their community life.
Caritas has two main areas of work:
- the Activity Centre which offers courses – therapeutic, vocational or leisure – to over 200 adult students of all faiths or none in the attractive Centre at Hendon, and
- through our Outreach, volunteers support families in the parishes in their spiritual and social life.
How we can help
Carers Needs Assessments
A Carers Needs Assessment can help you get the support you need. It takes less than an hour and can be done over the telephone. Book one today at a time that is convenient to you.
Events for Carers
We run lots of events for carers so come and get involved. From Yoga and Mindfulness to coffee mornings, there is something for everyone – and if there is something that you would like us to put on, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your wishes. Check out our events calendar.
Expert support
Our expert Adult Carer support staff have years of experience in helping carers get the help they need. Whether you are brand new to caring or have been doing it for some time, if you need a hand, contact them and arrange a call.
