The Wellness Centre

Autism is a syndrome characterised by impairments in social relatedness and communication, repetitive behaviours and communication, abnormal movements, restrictive learning, deficits in language and sensory dysfunction.

The Wellness Centre within The Autism Trust’s Centre of Excellence will aim to help identify, support and treat (whenever possible) identifiable abnormalities associated with the health and functionality of people with autism. These may range from metabolic, to physiological, to neurological and biomedical conditions; any of which may help improve the overall health and functioning when treated specifically.

Many individuals may also have major issues with physiological and sensory issues. One of the most baffling features of autism is the incontinent reaction to stimulation. An over-reaction to normal levels of stimulation leads to a range of behaviours which include panic attacks and high levels of anxiety. This in turn leads to task avoidance, aggressive behaviour or self stimulatory behaviours. Levels of stress and anxiety can be observed in posture and muscular tension. The Wellness Centre will cater for these issues with relaxation therapies and physical activities.

The Wellness Centre will also run regular workshops, certified training courses, lectures, seminars and conferences to help educate and train individuals working with the autistic population.

The Wellness Centre will be co-ordinated and run by the Wellness Centre Director, responsible for setting up and operating the centre and administering the conferences, lectures, seminars and certified training schemes with an associated team of experts.

In summary, the Wellness Centre will operate as a core facility within The Autism Trust’s Centre of Excellence providing services on a day or hourly rate and retail products to the individuals using it using organic, eco friendly products such as aromatherapy essences, oils, massage balms and the like, some of which may be directly from the farm itself.