Age 19+

Priory post 19 services offers unique residential homes for those with autism and associated learning difficulties. We have extensive experience of working with young adults on the autistic spectrum and provide homes for life for those who require specialist help to meet their individual needs.

Priory offer a range of high quality, residential accommodation within ordinary housing for young adults diagnosed with autism or associated moderate to severe learning difficulties. Each resident benefits from a personalised programme inspired by daily life therapy, incorporating work experience, ongoing education opportunities and developing independence.

Homes are located in Hampshire and Staffordshire.

Our care ethos

To provide person-centred and valued life-long residential placements for  young people and adults diagnosed with autism and associated moderate to severe learning difficulties. Through a unique approach based on daily life therapy and ordinary life principles, we seek to reduce anxiety levels and enable residents to access a personalised, structured programme of leisure, life skills, continuing education, work and life experiences.

Our residents

In a stimulating environment with specialist support, our residents are able to engage in daily life with increased confidence, self-esteem and dignity. We believe in good quality, individualised care delivered by dedicated and well trained staff. Family and friends are encouraged to be in frequent and regular contact with residents and staff.

Educational programmes

As well as providing residential care, educational programmes support the development of independence and life skills: 

• Daily activities programme to disperse excess energy and help maintain emotional and physical composure
• Learning activities provide intellectual stimulation
• Individually designed occupational therapy and speech and language therapy programmes incorporating sensory integration and communication needs
• Psychiatric support on a needs-led basis
• Expressive arts such as music, art and drama provide opportunities for self expression and communication supporting the overall goal of community based living
• Life skills teach basic independence skills including personal care and nutrition
• Positive behaviour support plans developing strategies to appropriately manage anxieties and challenging behaviour
• Group dynamic develops confidence and promotes co-operation and relationship building
• Opportunities to integrate into community life

Accessing our services

To arrange a visit to any of our facilities, please telephone 0845 2 774679 (0845 2 PRIORY). Our home managers can answer all of your questions and show you around the homes. Funding is provided by the NHS, social services or the individual resident. Fees are dependent on the care required and will be determined by an assessment prior to a resident entering the home. Priory post 19 services are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).