 Illustration, an artist’s impression of Kingwood College."... the design of residential buildings can have a profound effect on the health, well-being and behaviour of people with autism." Extract from 'Living in the Community - Housing Design for Adults with Autism' - a Kingwood publication in partnership with the Helen Hamlyn Centre at the Royal College of Art. About Kingwood CollegeThere is good evidence to suggest that special life skills training and educational programmes can develop the skills and abilities of young people with autism to enable to achieve greater independence and participate in paid work. Our model of support is uniquely based on research and will be centred around purpose-built, residential accommodation for five school leavers with private, communal and outdoor facilities in a campus style environment. We believe five is the optimum number for young people with autism to be living communally. The design of the building is the result of a research partnership with the Helen Hamlyn Centre at the Royal College of Art. A new method of support for this age group has been developed with The University of Bangor called Active Support and it is now widely recognised that the design of residential buildings can have a profound effect on the health, well-being and behaviour of people with autism. For more information please contact Sue Osborn, Sue Osborn, Chief Executive on 0118 931 0143. Email Sue. |
