Reference no: EM133702323
Problem
Kimberley is an 18-year-old who is in the final year of her school, she attends a special school and has been working on an individual education plan for the last 3 years. It was believed that Kimberley would attend college after she finished school, however she has changed her mind and has opted for community supports.
Kimberley lives with her Mum in the family home, she has 3 siblings who are all younger than her and have competing needs on Mum's time. Mum holds welfare and financial guardianship for Kimberley and is keen for her to transition to the Adult Learning Disability services with the least disruption possible. School report that Kimberley has a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum disorder, she has fixed routines and beliefs, and these are central to her day-to-day functioning. Kimberley has a talent for art and would like to pursue this, she is also described as 'flighty' and will wander wherever her attention takes her. Kimberley requires supervision at all times as she lacks insight into safety and awareness of environment around her.
Family resources are limited, Kimberley is in receipt of Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit, Kimberley is an Adult and will require to pay a contribution towards her care and support, this worries Lyndsay as this may limit the amount of care Kimberley receives.
Kimberley requires assistance to engage in her local community, join groups (preferably art or creative based) and develop her socialisation skills.
Kimberley does not require any medication during daytime hours. Mum oversees this in AM and PM.
How would a Service Provider support Kimberley and her mother?