Autism Hampshire's Information, Advice and Guidance Service

Madison will talk with you about:

• the flexibility of the service
• the Working Together Agreement
• completing a Support Area Questionnaire
• creating an Action Plan

The service provides bespoke support. It is flexible, to allow you to choose the amount you interact with our service, while also providing a structure that can meet your needs. 

This sets out exactly what we can and cannot offer. It ensures that we are working within our boundaries and area of expertise and that your safety, and our own, is maintained. 

The questionnaire helps you to decide what areas you would like to focus on and in what order. Each areas has a set of resources that include:

• Books tailored to specific subjects and reading styles
• Information sheets
• Websites and blogs
• Information Workshops - in person or online
• Physical resources
• Bespoke plans and passports
• 1:1 peer support
• Signposting to other services or organisations

An action plan covers the resources which may help you and records anything  AIM²will do such as:

• arranging Sensory Library loans
• booking meets or workshops
• providing support at first social meets 
• finding appropriate signposting information.

You might need support with meltdowns. We may develop a plan which includes:

• Booking you onto the Meltdown and Shutdown Information Workshop
• Providing an information resource on meltdowns
• Looking at suitable Sensory Library equipment loans
• Looking at suitable Sensory Library book loans 
• Working 1:1 to create a Meltdown Plan

  No! 

At AIM² you can choose how much you are involved. 

You may just want to come to a social meet a few times a year or attend one workshop that interests you. 

You may want lots of support because life is feeling difficult or there are lots of changes happening and then have a few months where you don’t need to come and see us. We try to be as flexible as possible.

If you need to bring someone because of a medical need, or to help you communicate, that’s absolutely fine. 

If you feel more comfortable bringing a friend or supporter the first time, that's also okay. 

We usually find that after the first visit, most people want to come on their own, but the most important thing is that you can access support.