Hampshire Autistic Society - Post-16 Residential Education Services

We offer up to 52-week accommodation for five students. We specialise in the support and education of students who have special educational needs issued by their Local Education Authority and are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum.

As with all of the Society's services, Bassett House employs experienced professional practitioners including teachers, teaching assistants and residential support / education staff. We also benefit from the Society's Speech and Language Therapist as well as behavioural and communication experts.

The learning is extended outside education hours, as we offer a 24-hour waking day curriculum. This is focused around independent living skills, socialisation, and community based activities. All these areas are focused on a person centred philosophy, where we encourage the students to make valuable choices about their lives.

We offer a structured, balanced and broad curriculum, which is determined by the needs of each individual student. Contact with the community is an important component of a learner's development; we undertake regular trips and activities to support and reinforce learning.

Our learners engage in offsite programmes within Local Sector Colleges, Workmobility (a specific workshop concentrating on vehicle restoration and work ethic skills, Sanderson Centre (a purpose built woodwork shop offering the opportunity to use a wide range of hand and electric tools under supervision of experienced tutors).

A huge emphasis is placed on delivering essential skill such as Numeracy, Literacy and I.C.T in a functional and innovative way e.g. students having access to their own banks using cash points and internet banking, being actively involved in budgeting for their day to day needs i.e. grocery shopping, toiletries and social/sporting activities.

All aspects of community living are covered; the location of Bassett House makes it ideal to develop student's skills in accessing public transport there are several local shops and larger supermarkets situated in close proximity, the common is also nearby providing a multitude of activities including nature walks, sports or relaxation.

Physical fitness and healthy living are covered by supporting students to make healthy choices for independent meals and to advocate a balanced diet; students are encouraged to be as independent as possible with regard to the preparation of their meals. A broad range of sporting activities are offered these include; Swimming, Gym, Ice Skating, Golf, Roller Blading, Cycling and Scooter, Orienteering and Trampolining.

Our aim is to provide experiences and teach skills that will enable students to develop as much independence as possible and prepare then to live satisfying and fulfilling lives within their community. We have high expectations of our students and are committed to helping individuals reach their full potential.