• Sign up
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Autism Anglia
  • Autism Anglia Website
  • Doucecroft School Website
  • Call us: 01206 577678
  • School office: 01206 771234
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Doucecroft School Facebook Page
  • Shop
  • Donate
  • Contact
  • Twitter
Skip over main navigation Menu
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Annual Review
    • Autism Alliance
    • Newsletters
  • What is Autism?
    • About Autism
    • Signs of Autism
    • Getting a Diagnosis
    • Sensory Processing
    • Autism Act
    • Autism Friendly Environments
  • Our Services
    • Alert Card
    • Adult Services
      • Adult Services Overview
      • Residential Services
      • Norfolk Opportunities Centre
      • Jigsaw Centre
      • Supported Living
      • Outreach
      • Adult Services Placement Enquiry
    • Autism Advice Service
    • Diagnostic Service
    • Doucecroft School
  • Help & Advice
    • Coronavirus Resources
    • Useful Links
    • Crisis Contacts
    • Autism Advice Service
    • Practical Advice
    • Welfare Rights Advice
    • Autism Alert Card
      • What is an Alert Card?
      • Apply for Your Card
    • Autism Passport
    • Support Groups
    • Feedback Survey and Donate
    • Norfolk Trust Fund
    • Downloadable Resources
  • Training & Events
    • Training Overview
    • Book Autism Training
    • Training Terms and Conditions
    • Autism Awareness Training
    • Bespoke Training
    • Conferences & Information Days
    • Fundraising Events
    • Internal Staff Training
  • Support Us
    • Donate Now
    • Current Appeals
    • Events
    • Volunteering for Us
    • Fundraise for Us
    • Membership
    • Become a Corporate Partner
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Shop
    • Lotteries
    • Get our e-news
  • Join Our Team
    • Why Work for Us?
    • Job Vacancies
    • Volunteering for Us
  • Contact Us
    • Contact Us
    • Compliments & Concerns
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)

Life Skills

Published: 13th December, 2019

Author: Dave Taylor

Related topics:
  • Our Activities
Share this page
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Latest

  • Coronavirus Update for Staff

  • Coronavirus Appeal

    Like many other charities and service providers, Autism Anglia is being greatly affected by the challenges presented by the Coronavirus. Please consider making a donation or setting up a monthly amount to help us carry on supporting autistic people in these extraordinary times.

  • Coronavirus Resources

    We are compiling a useful list of online resources to help autistic people and their families cope during this difficult period.

  • Swampy's Silly Sock Day 2020

    Our members usually benefit from a free entry pass on the day of Swampy's Silly Sock event, but this year BeWILDerwood has been forced to cancel the event. We hope that you appreciate why this has happened and can still support us in other ways throughout the year.

Related

  • Sensory Room

  • Personal Social Development

    Support to gain the additional life skills necessary for those who live independently.

  • c2072ca3-cd27-4b17-b9fe-69a4228e8199

    Music, Movement & Wellbeing

    Our Music, Movement & Wellbeing Department was created from the merger of our former PE, PSD and Computers departments.

  • b6e33ad0-3f48-4d78-9bda-ead221f60220

    Art Gallery

    A selection of some of the fabulous artwork created by the people who come to Jigsaw.

  • af07e5e5-dee4-4bbe-9a95-8ec79430ed9a

    The Art & Textiles Studio

    The Art & Textiles offers creative art activities using a variety of media which includes all types of paints, papier mache, clay and computer art as well as a wide range of textiles activities.

  • Horticulture

    We currently cultivate two allotment plots close to one another on one site which is situated close to Jigsaw.

  • 99f6289a-08a7-49fa-8aa2-71030e47f1db

    Social & Creative Studies

    Social & Creative Studies was born from the closure of Jigsaw's Woodwork department.

Most read

  • Current Vacancies

    Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...

  • What is an Autism Alert Card?

    Autism Anglia offers a credit card sized Autism Alert Card as a way of boosting confidence and giving peace of mind if encountering emergency situations... Please note that due to COVID-19 we are operating at reduced capacity and there will be an approx. 2 week delay in issuing Alert Cards Apply for an alert card...

  • Silly Sock Day 2020

    Although we are postponing our official Silly Sock Day until 23rd October 2020, you can still get creative at home and join our virtual event on Friday 3rd April 2020 and rock your silliest socks to raise money for Autism Anglia! Get your fundraising pack...

  • Student learning how to cook at Doucecroft

    Signs of Autism

    Although every individual on the autism spectrum has different needs and displays different symptoms, there are signs that you can look out for if you think that you or someone you know might have autism... Find out more about autism...

  • Getting a Diagnosis

    The pathways to getting an assessment for autism vary greatly between areas so this page will provide you with guidance on how the process may look when you start. Find out more about getting a diagnosis...

  • Autism Advice Service

    The Autism Advice Service provides support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and professionals in relation to Welfare Rights. Learn more...

  • Norfolk

    We are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.

  • Current Staff Vacancies

    Details of all current staff vacancies

  • Doucecroft School

    Doucecroft School in Colchester is an autism-specific day and residential school for children aged 3-19 years. Learn more...

  • Suffolk

    We are aware of the following support groups running in the Suffolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.

Autism Passport

Our new Autism Passport has been produced for individuals with autism and can be used in a variety of situations, e.g. court settings, police stations, Job Centres... Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 14th January, 2020

Author: Dave Taylor

Donate Now

Your donation to Autism Anglia will help us to continue improving the lives of people with autism in this region Read more

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

Author: Anna Rogers

Related topics:
  • Fundraise for Us

Latest tweet

  • CQC & Ofsted Inspections
  • Contact Us
  • Compliments & Concerns
  • Gender Pay Gap Report
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Login

Registered Charity No. 1063717. A Company limited by guarantee No: 3407778 registered in England and Wales.

Click here to join our mailing list

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
Autism Anglia
  • Autism Anglia Website
  • Doucecroft School Website

Doucecroft
School

Enhancing the lives
of autistic people