Neurodivergence describes cognitive function that differs to societal standards which are often referred to as neurotypical. Neurodivergent conditions include, but are not limited to, ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.
Within the neurodivergent community valuable strengths and skills are often accompanied by areas of challenge or difficulty. Neurodivergence and neurodiversity are not the same. Neurodivergence is a blanket term to describe those whose brain develops differently than most others.
To request support from us:
If you wish to request support from us, we first need to assess your needs and financial eligibility.
See: Getting in contact to discuss your needs
Please note - paying for social care
It's important to understand that social care from any local authority, unlike the NHS, is not free. Please read more about what you might need to pay and make sure you're aware of this before requesting or agreeing to any services.
Specialist support
After a care assessment, we support adults with autism through either:
- on of our locality teams
- the adult localities mental health team (ALMHT)
- the adult learning disability and autism service (ALDAS)
The West London NHS Trust provides an autism assessment and diagnostic service (NHS West London Trust website).
Other support
- Our Community Provisions team provides support to adults with a disability.
- Community access service: Provides a wide range of community-based activities and projects for residents with mild-to-moderate learning disabilities and autism.
- Travel training service: For support to help your travel more confidently.
- Employment opportunities service: Help to find and retain paid employment.
- Prevention, transition and development service: Supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to identify, source and access activities that help them overcome barriers.
- Harlington Care runs an online learning disability support group for carers on behalf of Hounslow Council. See: Carer support groups
- Hounslow Reach - 'Floating support': Assists Hounslow residents, aged 18 and over, who may have mental or physical health needs, or a learning disability.
Other organisations that can offer information, advice and support include:
