Harrow College were recently visited by Resources For Autism who provide practical services for children and adults with an autistic spectrum condition as well as providing support for their families and carers.
JudiYah Yisrael-Daniels, Training & Volunteers Coordinator from Resources For Autism, spoke with Health & Social and Childcare students aged 16-18 from Harrow College about what the organisation does and highlighted the long term benefit for people who volunteer for the organisation. Resources For Autism are keen for volunteers to get involved, including those who are specifically keen to pursue a career in health and social care. Volunteering will not only offer the organisation much needed support but also provide volunteers with valuable work experience which future employers so often look for along with educational achievements.
JudiYah Yisrael-Daniels said "There is still a lot of awareness building needed about autism. The opportunity to speak with students studying subjects so closely related to what we do allow us to share information and hopefully give students a greater insight into what Autism is as well as the benefits of getting involved with us as a volunteer."
Errol Allen, Curriculum Manager for Health and Wellbeing at Harrow College said "Having a chance to listen to Resources For Autism today have been very useful. Students can relate this to their own course material and also see how getting involved in volunteering opportunities like this can offer great career benefits in the future".
Students learnt how 1% of the UK population suffer from Autism which can range from very mild to severe. The causes of Autism are still not fully understood with the government currently spending £32.1 billion a year on autism related activity including further research.
For more information, click here to visit the Resources For Autism website