Support Centre for Persons with Autism

Description

Through its multidisciplinary team, provides tailored training and support services for young persons with high-functioning autism (HFA) to meet their individualised needs in coping with the challenges during their transition into adulthood.  SPA also offers support services for their parents/carers; and provides professional consultation service and training for frontline workers serving persons with autism.

Target Group

• Young persons aged 15 or above with autism and normal intelligence;
• Parents/carers of young persons with autism;
• Frontline workers who are rendering support and services to persons with autism and their families in subvented rehabilitation service units;
• Frontline workers who are handling autism cases in service units in social welfare or educational setting.

Scope of Services

• Individualised intervention programme and aftercare services to young persons with HFA;
• Support services to parents/carers of young persons with HFA;
• Dedicated hotline service for consultation and general support services to all parents/carers of persons with autism;
• Professional training, telephone and special on-site consultation for frontline workers of subvented rehabilitation service units;
• Telephone consultation on autism cases for frontline workers of service units in social welfare or educational setting;
• Webpage and resource corner(s).

Application Procedure

• Self-application; or referral through doctors, social workers, allied health professionals, etc;
• The application or referral is free of charge.

Fees and Charges

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