 "I was supported to go on a great fishing and camping trip last year and I was really chuffed when I caught 'jaws' by using sweetcorn and a net! But I released him back into the water and watched him swim away unharmed." Paul, supported by KingwoodAbout KingwoodKingwood helps people with autism and Asperger's to live the lives they choose. We make sure we learn what matters to the people we support, what they want to do with their lives and then we help them make this happen. Our philosophy is simple – we believe that people with autism and Asperger's can, like all of us, continue to develop and grow, make choices and be valued, active and contributing members of the community. That’s why our services are tailored to meet individual needs and are built around supporting people to live enjoyable, purposeful lives with a greater degree of independence in their own homes, within the communities in which they live. The people we support and their families are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to assisting with the development of skills necessary for day-to-day living, our dedicated team of professionals encourages people to become involved in a broad range of interests according to their individual preferences, including the opportunity to work. We aim to realise as much potential as possible and always ask the question, “where is the evidence that this is the right thing to do?”. Where no evidence exists we are committed to a programme of research to discover what’s right. The result of almost two decades of experience in this field of work is that individuals with autism and Asperger's can enjoy a quality of life their families may previously not have thought possible. Our research will hopefully make this easier to achieve. Progress is made one step at a time and by working in partnership with families it’s our goal to meet the needs and aspirations of individuals, whilst understanding their anxieties and developing ways to minimise the challenges they face. To help you decide whether Kingwood can meet the very specific and special needs of your family member, please take a look at the relevant section of this website and at our Frequently Asked Questions below. Members of our team are also available to discuss the services you may require as a Commissioner or as a family. Please email us or call 0118 931 0143 to discuss how we can assist you.
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People using this service experience good quality outcomes in this area. We have made this judgement using a range of evidence, including a visit to this service. People who use this service are treated with dignity and respect. Support plans describe the needs of the person and how those needs are to be met.
Care Quality Commission Report 2009. The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health & social care in England. For more information please visit their website