subject: Day Service [print this page] Nua Healthcare Launch new day servicein Portarlington for people withAsperger Syndrome & high functioning AutismNua Healthcare have just launched a brand new day service for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and Autism in Portarlington. This 2000 sq foot facility provides courses such as social skills, drama, computers, crafts and culinary training. The unit was purpose built to cater for a small client group with 6 separate areas for separate activities. Individuals receive a high level of staff intervention and programmes designed specifically to their needs.
The unit has just opened but we hope to eventually provide FETAC courses up to level 5. Individuals with Asperger Syndrome / High functioning Autism will be able to avail of educational activities that can provide them with the equivalent of a leaving certificate qualification. This facility also caters for individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour on alternate days.
More information & pictures can be seen on http://www.nuahealthcare.ie
About Nua
Nua Healthcare was formed in 2004 by a group of experienced social care professionals to fill a significant gap in services for people with Asperger Syndrome / High functioning Autism. Prior the organisations inception, many individuals were faced with being inappropriately placed in learning disability or psychiatric services. This was of great concern / stress to individuals and families
affected by the condition.
Our first residential facility was opened in November 2004 Winterdown Farm. Since then our service has expanded significantly. We now have many residential units in operation as well as three state of the art
day services. Our residential settings range from adolescent, low support, high support, secure and a new purpose developed independent living complex.
Our staff and management have extensive experience working in the area of developmental disability, community services and crisis intervention. All staff are highly motivated, fully trained and committed to quality, social inclusion and service user empowerment. We have had great success in designing and implementing person centred programmes for a varied client group which has led to a significant
increase in quality of life for these individuals and their families.
