Programmes

Mission Statement - Autism Evolves exists to improve the quality of life of individuals and their families who live with an Autism Spectrum Condition by providing a positive and unique range of services, information and support. We aim to promote Autism Awareness to enable those on the Spectrum to become fully integrated, valuable members of their Community.

MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness is about remaining in the moment, not worrying about the past or fretting about the future. By remaining in the present, it allows you to stay focused and studies have shown that by practicing Mindfulness regularly, it can improve your general health, mental well-being and relationships. More and more schools and workplaces are now starting off their day by taking a few minutes to regulate their breathing and calm their mind. Improvements in their performance and attitudes have exceeded expectations leading to a calmer, more efficient and productive day.

MyCV&ME

Our programme will build on the skills, talent and self-confidence of the person allowing them to express who they are and how best they can be supported into the job market successfully. Adopting the person centred approach, we will work with building social skills, life skills, confidence and motivation to enable the individual to leave with a fully completed CV and individual personal profile that explains their triggers and coping mechanisms on a daily basis. Using this method, we are asking that employers think outside the box and look beyond the CV and acknowledge the person gaining a much better understanding of the abilities that they have and that they can bring to their workplace.

YVONNE DALY

Chief Executive

Our founder and Chair Yvonne Daly has a wealth of experience of the Autism Spectrum. Her young adult son was diagnosed with Asperger’s at age 8 years old and since then it has been her mission to find out as much as she can about this fascinating condition and to help improve the life of not only her son but for anyone else on the spectrum. She previously ran a successful autism sports charity for 10 years and now owns a business offering bespoke Autism Awareness training to individuals and large organisations.

BIODUN OGUNYEMI

Course Director

Founder of Optimind. He has practiced on Harley Street & trained to the highest level in Advanced Hypnosis & NLP & is the author of over 180 hypnosis products. Biodun has been working extensively with Asperger’s & Autism families for the last 5 years. Through his experience he has gained valuable insights into how the mind of an individual with Asperger’s works & is able to understand in depth how autism can affect the family unit. He uses his knowledge to help alleviate the stress & anxiety experienced with Autism & works with them teaching techniques to enhance their quality of life.

SUNANDA DOCHERTY

Trustee

Sunanda Docherty one of our trustees also has a young adult with Asperger’s. As an accomplished artist and illustrator she previously taught art to our last charity members. She is a firm believer in art therapy as a way for people on the spectrum to express themselves, bringing out the best in them and encouraging them to use their imaginations. Sunanda spends some of her time as a voluntary art teacher at an autism school in Bahrain and is currently illustrating a book aimed at an autism audience.

It’s great to get more knowledge on Autism and Asperger’s to help my understanding as a teacher

Laura M

Teacher- North Lanarkshire

Get in touch

info@autismevolves.com

Reg Charity No SC045187

HELPING FAMILIES AND THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM