Independence Project has been a great Club for my son to attend. He is high-functioning ASD and has struggled to hold down employment and maintain social relationships since leaving full-time education. Following a spell of mental illness triggered by the difficulties faced in everyday life,

Jamie is our fabulous young man who is 20 years old. He has Down Syndrome and is autistic as well as having other sensory and dyspraxic difficulties. Jamie loves to be with people and wants to be sociable and involved in all that’s going on.

Andrew is a very placid, amiable young 21 year old man with minimal behavioural issues. He lives at home with his mum, dad and sister. His mother is his primary caregiver and he has good relationships with his family. Looking to the future we want Andrew

Below is Jamie’s story written by his mum Jamie has Severe Articulatory Dyspraxia – Jamie finds it extremely difficult to pronounce certain sounds and words. Due to his problems with speech and language he finds it difficult to get his message across to others and

I have always had a passion for helping people. I completed a Law degree in Southampton and then went on to study and complete my Legal Practice course at Anglia Ruskin University. I worked for a  number of years at the Citizens Advice Bureau in