Prior’s Court has launched a new fundraising appeal which shows how a relatively small donation can make a massive difference to the life of an autistic young person with complex needs.

Young people at Prior's Court need specialist equipment to be empowered to live a fulfilling and enjoyable life.

However, local authority funding for their placements at Prior’s Court does not always stretch to cover this equipment.

This is why our autism experts in our Care and Education departments have compiled a list of relatively small expense items that will have a huge benefit to the young people at Prior's Court which then makes up our The Big Little Things appeal.

Items such as wobble cushions, pick plates, adapted cutlery and rocker chairs will:

• help aid anxieties
• provide sensory benefits
• help to regulate

Overall, they will make a young person's day that bit more manageable and support the learning of skills that young people can use throughout their life.

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A rocker chair in use by young person Louis

Sue Piper, our Director of Learning, said: “We understand that the little things are actually the big things for an autistic young person, and we celebrate them as major milestones.

“Equally, we know that there are such little things that can make such a big difference to the life of an autistic young people – and that’s what this new appeal is all about.

“Supporters can confidently state that their donation to this appeal is providing a real, tangible difference to an autistic young person with complex needs at Prior’s Court. And the best part is that difference made is not an one-off. For example, a rocker stool allowing a young person to stay alert and keep attention for longer benefits their classroom learning which will have lifelong positive outcomes.

“With a small donation, you can make a big, life-long difference.”

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A bean bag in use by young person Lyla