Personalised Autism Support in Kent Built Around the Individual

Support for Adults With Autism That Starts With the Person

A diagnosis alone cannot tell you what kind of support someone needs. Two people with autism may have very different preferences, abilities, routines and goals, which is why we begin by understanding the individual rather than making assumptions about their needs.

Our person-centred approach considers how someone prefers to communicate, what is important to them, where they may need assistance and what they would like to achieve. Support can then be adapted around their everyday life, helping create greater consistency while respecting personal choice and individuality.

Personalised Autism Support at Home

Home is where many everyday routines, choices and opportunities for independence take place. Our autism support at home is designed around the areas in which an individual would benefit from assistance, rather than taking over tasks they may be able to complete themselves.

Depending on individual needs and goals, support may help with:

• Establishing and maintaining daily routines
• Taking part in everyday household activities
• Developing practical life skills
• Making choices about day-to-day life
• Building confidence with greater independence
• Maintaining wellbeing and meaningful routines

The level of assistance can evolve as needs and circumstances change, ensuring support continues to reflect the person rather than following a fixed approach.

Communication, Choice & Control

Being heard is fundamental to person-centred support. We take account of each individual's communication preferences and work to ensure they are involved in decisions about their own lives wherever possible.

Rather than assuming what someone wants or needs, our approach focuses on listening, observing and understanding how the individual communicates their choices and preferences.

This extends to everyday decisions as well as longer-term goals. By recognising individual strengths and providing appropriate assistance, support can help people have greater involvement and control over the things that matter to them.

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Building Confidence at Home & in the Community

Greater independence can mean different things to different people. For one person, it might involve becoming more involved in activities at home. For another, the goal may be developing confidence when accessing their local community.

Our autism community support focuses on meaningful participation rather than simply completing activities for the sake of it. Where appropriate to the person's goals, support can encourage individuals to become more involved in everyday life, develop practical skills and maintain connections with the people and places that are important to them.

Progress is individual, and support can be adapted to recognise achievements while continuing to work towards personally meaningful goals.

Working Together With Families & Professionals

Families can provide valuable insight into an individual's routines, communication, preferences and previous experiences. Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with relatives, healthcare professionals and wider support networks to create a more consistent approach around the person.

Our autism support services remain centred on the individual throughout this process. Collaborative working helps everyone involved understand the person's goals while ensuring their own wishes, choices and independence remain central to the support they receive.

A Trained, Person-Centred Approach

Anor Plus combines compassionate support with recognised approaches and training relevant to delivering safe, respectful care.

Our team's training and knowledge includes:

• Active Support
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Safeguarding
• Mental Capacity Act awareness
• Person-centred planning
• Learning disability support
• Collaborative working with families and professionals

These principles help us provide support that encourages individuals to take part in everyday activities, communicate their choices, develop practical life skills and build greater independence, while ensuring their routines, preferences and personal goals shape the support they receive.

Autism Support Across Maidstone & Wider Kent

We provide support for adults with autism in Maidstone and across the wider Kent area where appropriate. As a service-area provider, we work flexibly with individuals and families to understand the support required and whether our services are suitable for their circumstances.

If you are unsure what type of support may be appropriate, our team can discuss your needs and explain the options available.

Frequently Asked Questions