The Autism Life Skills and Social Intervention Project supports people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions aged 16 years and above to access a variety of small group life skills and social opportunities. The project  works with people anywhere on the spectrum as long as they are verbal, without a profound physical disability, and can cope in small group environments. The project is small and focused, with a maximum of six members supported by two staff members on any one activity. The activities are half and full day in length and the project has its own eight seat vehicle so everybody can travel to activities together. Activities include: Allotment Group (including healthy lifestyles), sports and exercise group, independent living skills, pub / meal nights, cinema, arts and crafts, computers, shopping – as well as full day social outings to tourist sites such as Styal Mill, Liverpool, Blackpool etc.

In addition to the small group activities, the project will also provides one-to-one support in line with an individual’s Person Centred Plan.

The project is simple to access and people with an autistic diagnosis and funding such as Direct Payments or an Individual Budget are able to self-refer themselves to the Lifeskills Project o access its services. The project will also take referrals from Social Workers, Care Managers and other healthcare professionals.

For more information on the Lifeskills Project or to make a referral to it, please call 0161 866 8483, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or download the information below. - Click here  to download the Lifeskills Project Brochure.

To download a Referral Form for the Project, Click Here

To download a current activity booking form, Click Here