Age Range
Autistic children, young people and families
Description
About the Practice
When autism behaviour has left parents isolated, local connection can make the next step feel less impossible. mASCot Brighton Autism Family Support Brighton and Hove Behaviour Support supports Brighton and Hove families, schools or care networks where behaviour is communicating distress, overwhelm, unmet need or risk. The focus is reducing danger and daily conflict while protecting the child’s dignity, communication and sense of safety.
Clinical Expertise
Autism, sensory overload, anxiety, school stress, routines and family isolation
Parent support, groups, community connection, information and practical strategies
Behaviour assessment, formulation, strategy planning, coaching or intervention support by route
Why Work With Us?
Autism family support and parent carer route: Parents can quickly see the service route, credentials to check, age range and whether the work is built for home, school, care or commissioned support.
Behaviour as Communication: Behaviour is understood through triggers, function, regulation, communication, environment and adult response, so the plan solves the pressure points instead of blaming the child.
Parent and Professional Connection: Support can help adults move from repeated consequences to a shared plan that reduces distress, risk and daily conflict.
Location
Online / In-person
Brighton and Hove autism family route
Typical Wait Time
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Fees / Price Range
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Assessment Tools / Approach
Parent support, groups, community connection, information and practical strategies
Self-referral Accepted
Ask provider about parent enquiry, school referral, commissioning or professional referral route
Written Report Included
Ask provider about written behaviour plans, school-facing recommendations, EHCP evidence or progress notes
Post-diagnosis Support
Autism, sensory overload, anxiety, school stress, routines and family isolation
Daily Living Skills
Behaviour, regulation, communication, home routines, school participation, safety planning and family confidence
School Support
Ask provider about SENCO liaison, staff consultation, school visits or professional communication
Home / School Visits
Brighton and Hove autism family route
PBS / Behaviour Role
Autism family support and parent carer route
Registration / Accreditation
Ask provider about named practitioner credentials, DBS and safeguarding before child-facing work
DBS / Safeguarding
Ask provider to confirm DBS, safeguarding process and named practitioner background before booking child work
Age Range
Autistic children, young people and families
Behaviour / Regulation Needs
Autism, sensory overload, anxiety, school stress, routines and family isolation
Approach / Framework
Parent support, groups, community connection, information and practical strategies
Assessment / Behaviour Plan
Behaviour assessment, formulation, strategy planning, coaching or intervention support by route
Parent / Carer Coaching
Parent and carer coaching can help adults understand what the behaviour is communicating and respond more steadily at home
Home / School Liaison
Ask provider about SENCO liaison, staff consultation, school visits or professional communication
Reports / EHCP Evidence
Ask provider about written behaviour plans, school-facing recommendations, EHCP evidence or progress notes
Delivery Format
Brighton and Hove autism family route
Fees / Availability
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Risk / Crisis Scope
Not an emergency service; immediate risk needs 999, A&E, CAMHS crisis, social care or safeguarding routes