Autism support
Changing Journeys Care & Support delivers specialist supported living for autistic adults across London. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming — we don’t try to change who you are. We help build a life that fits how you think, how you feel and how you connect with the world.
Our approach
Every autistic person is different. We don’t run one-size-fits-all programmes — instead, support is built around the individual: sensory profile, communication preferences, interests, goals.
What we believe
- Autism is a difference, not a deficit
- Sensory needs are real, valid and central to good support
- Routine and predictability are tools, not constraints
- Special interests are strengths
- Communication takes many forms — all of them count
- The autistic person is the expert on their own experience
Request for expert supported living services
what makes us different
How we support autistic adults
Sensory-aware support
We complete a sensory profile with each service user, then tune the home environment, the daily routine and the support style to reduce overload and help with regulation. Light, sound, textures, smells, food — all of it matters.
Predictable routines
Working with the service user, we shape clear, visual structures for the day — using social stories, schedules and timers where useful — so the day feels manageable rather than unpredictable. Changes are flagged in advance, never sprung.
Communication on your terms
Some service users prefer talking. Others prefer texting, writing or AAC tools. We meet each person where they are. Staff are trained to allow processing time, avoid figurative language when needed and recognise non-verbal communication as communication.
Building on strengths
Special interests are central to what we do — trains, art, gaming, music, history, coding, anything. We use them as a route into community, friendship, learning and (where relevant) employment.
Managing change & transitions
Change can be hard. We plan ahead for everything — moving home, starting an activity, hospital trips, holidays — using preparation, walk-throughs and visual support so transitions feel safer.
Advocacy in the wider world
Healthcare, housing, benefits and police interactions can be especially difficult. We attend appointments, prepare easy-read summaries and advocate alongside (never on behalf of) service users.
Who we support
We work with autistic adults aged 18 and over, including:
- People with a formal autism diagnosis
- People who are self-identified as autistic
- Co-occurring mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, OCD)
- Co-occurring learning disability
- Co-occurring ADHD or other neurodevelopmental conditions
- Higher support needs and complex sensory profiles
Ready to talk?
Get in touch with our team for an initial conversation — at your pace, in your preferred format.
