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Find out how five young adults with learning disabilities and autism, who are supported by United Response, have blossomed thanks to the launch of our new transitions model.

In April 2013, United Response launched a pilot scheme for five young adults, who have learning disabilities and are on the autistic spectrum, to live independently, and study at a local mainstream college as an alternative to attending a residential college away from family and friends.

Our key goals when supporting young people in transition are to make sure that they are involved in their local community, developing real transferable skills that could lead to employment opportunities, working towards the highest level of independence possible and able to maintain informal networks of support.

Working closely with the individuals, their families, and the local authority, we found two houses suitable for the three young men and two young ladies, which were near the town centre and local shops, and within walking distance of their colleges.

Find out more about how we support young people in transition at http://www.unitedresponse.org.uk/thro....