Time Specialist Support Limited

Where are the gaps in Autism Support? I’m not talking about the funding gaps but what would you pay for if that service was available?

- 1-1 support in the community with a Specialist Support Worker
-1-1 consultation with an autism specialist
-support helping your child get back into school
-support in school.
- training in schools

We want to know what YOU want. What service is needed but not available? (We can worry about the funding later…. 😬)

Launching soon.....
TA Recruitment

A lovely comment from one of our staff members, Ebube, who has sadly left the team today.
These past comments from old staff always mean a lot to us as we always want our staff to have positive experiences with Time!

A Wonderful comment from a member of staff who has sadly left our team of support workers!

We absolutely love receiving feedback like this, knowing that our staff are having fun and enjoying themselves on sessions!

Today 5 of our team attended this online webinar to help learn more about Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of welcoming Agnes and her daughter Tessy into the studio for a passport photo session.

Now, I don’t generally do passport photos anymore - it's usually quicker and cheaper for people to use a machine or a manned booth like Max YouKnowWhoIMean at a supermarket - but I always make an exception when someone is autistic or has additional needs.

Tessy is both autistic and has complex needs. She's also non-verbal, which made getting a passport photo up to this point incredibly difficult (actually, impossible) for them. The passport office had strict requirements that despite Tessy's challenges can not be bent: Tessy had to be facing forwards, neck straight and looking directly at the camera - something that’s almost impossible in her case.

To make things worse, Agnes had already tried several places... some simply said "sorry, can't help", a couple that attempted it briefly before giving up, and also another that quoted £400 to "have a go".

When I got a call from Agnes' friend Sam last week and heard about everything they'd been through - just for a much-needed short break in Europe - I knew I wanted to help.

Agnes and Tessy arrived on Sunday morning. Just over an hour later, they left smiling, with a successful passport application submitted from the studio. We even uploaded the photo together while they were here, just to be sure.

Photographing autistic or SEN clients takes a little patience all round - but it's genuinely one of the most (if not THE most) rewarding things that I do, and a real privilege.

Sadly, Agnes told me that her experience isn't uncommon. And that's heartbreaking. Something as simple as getting a passport photo - something most of us take for granted - shouldn't be so difficult.

If you or someone you know has struggled with this, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Even if you don’t visit my autism/SEN-friendly studio, I’m happy to share advice to improve your chances of getting a suitable photo.

And please - don’t pay £400 for a passport photo!

Full story on my blog!

Another lovely comment from one of our staff members who is leaving to start a new adventure!

We have received some lovely feedback from a staff member who has recently sadly finished their time working with us.

We're currently recruiting for Summer Staff to join us in the upcoming months.

Are YOU interested in becoming a Specialist Support Worker and gaining hands-on experience supporting Autistic people across Manchester?

This is an excellent opportunity, ideal for those:
- Staying in Manchester over the summer
- Wanting flexible working hours
- Wanting to have fun whilst working
- Looking to pursue a career in Psychology, Therapies, Health & Social Care
- Or looking to expand your skillset and experience generally whilst giving back at the same time!

Current rate of pay £12-£15 per hour

We provide full training and ongoing support so no experience is needed.

More details and the application form can be found on our website:
https://time-specialist-support.com/?page_id=14

If you have any questions or queries please contact us by email at [email protected] and quote "Summer".
We look forward to hearing from you!

Recently, Time Specialist Support has joined the 'Unseen Aware Movement'.

This movement is designed to remove the fear of talking about hidden disabilities and we are proud to support this!