Respite care for autism provides essential relief for those who care and support individuals with autism, offering short breaks while ensuring quality autism care at home. Autism care at home allows Care Professionals to support those with autism and deliver personalised support tailored to each individual’s needs, covering activities like personal care, meal preparation, and accompanying them to social events or outings.
Through private respite care for autism, our Care Professionals can focus on enhancing the individual’s quality of life and support them in anyway they need. Respite care for those caring for someone with autism helps families and caregivers recharge, knowing their loved ones are in capable, caring hands.
Autism care at home involves Care Professionals supporting clients with various activities, such as personal care, helping with nutritious cooking, and accompanying individuals outside of the home, with activities such as shopping or social events. Our Care Professional’s aim to enhance the quality of life for the individual and play a crucial role in implementing strategies to meet their unique care needs.
If you’re looking for autism care services, you may be searching for live-in care, hourly care, overnight care or just the occasional visit. Autism care at home allows Care Professionals to support clients with autism and help with various activities, such as day-to-day tasks like personal care, helping with cooking and maintaining good nutrition and accompanying individuals outside of the home, such as shopping, leisure activities, public transport or social events.
What is respite care for autism?
Respite care for autism provides caregivers with essential breaks, allowing them time to recharge while ensuring their loved ones with autism continue to receive the high-quality compassionate support they deserve. Home care and overnight respite care for caregivers offers temporary relief to families and primary caregivers, allowing them to step away and relax with the peace of mind that their loved ones are in safe hands.
Private respite care for autism is designed to adapt to the unique requirements of each individual, with experienced Care Professionals who understand and implement strategies that support individuals with autism effectively. Through short breaks, caregivers and families can regain energy and balance, knowing their loved ones are receiving high-quality, trusted autism care at home.
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How does autism care at home work?
Autism care involves Care Professionals supporting clients in many of their day-to-day activities.
Autism care at home is often the preferred method of care for individuals with autism, as they tend to feel more comfortable in their own space. Autism care at home can include either live-in care, hourly care, overnight care and respite care.
Here are some of the ways in which a live-in personal assistant or Care Professional can support a child, young person or adult with autism:
Assisting at medical appointments
Encouraging the development of independent life skills such as budgeting
Helping individuals get to school, college, university or work
Supporting with personal care, such as washing and bathroom assistance
Helping with cooking and maintaining a good diet
Accompanying individuals outside of their home, such as shopping, leisure activities, or social events
Help maintain relationships with friends and family and supporting social skills
Care Professionals can often work alongside therapists and doctors to implement effective treatment plans. Some therapies and treatment plans can include:
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech and language therapy
Play therapy
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What are the benefits of private home care for individuals with autism?
The benefits of private autism home care for individuals are substantial. Care Professionals offer tailored support that enhances comfort, stability, and personal growth. Autism care at home allows individuals to remain in their familiar environment, where routines are preserved, and personal preferences are respected. This familiarity is invaluable for those with autism, who often thrive on consistent routines and predictable surroundings, reducing stress and enhancing their overall sense of well-being. Opting for a live-in Care Professional is invaluable as Care Professionals can become deeply familiar with the person's individual care requirements.
Hiring a live-in Care Professional provides an even greater advantage, as they can develop a deep understanding of the individual’s unique needs and responses. This close connection allows the Care Professional to adapt to their client’s specific requirements, whether providing personal care, supporting social interactions, or assisting with daily life skills. This level of personalised autism care at home creates a space where individuals feel safe, understood, and supported in a way that promotes comfort and confidence.
Additionally, private autism home care emphasises skill-building and fostering independence. With one-on-one support, individuals can work towards personal goals, such as budgeting, cooking, or navigating social situations, all at their own pace. This individualised attention enables them to build self-reliance in a way that respects their personal learning style and strengths.
Ultimately, private autism home care goes beyond meeting immediate needs; it cultivates a foundation for personal development, independence, and enhanced quality of life—all within the comfort of their own home.
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How much does respite care for autism cost?
According to the NHS, at-home care can typically cost from £15-£30 per hour. This can vary depending on where a person lives and sometimes, the council will contribute to the cost. On average, in the UK, a live-in agency Care Professional can cost between £650 - £1,600 a week (depending on the level of care needed).
With Curam, you only pay for the care delivered. Care Professionals’ fees vary depending on their experience and your unique care requirements. Here are some examples of what you could expect to be paying* (as per 01/24):
Hourly Rates: Curam’s minimum hourly rate is £14.15. Our average hourly care rate is £19.68.
Overnight Care: Overnight care typically covers the hours between 10pm and 8am and can cost around £100 per shift, or £14.15-£18 hourly for waking care.
Live-in Care: Live-in care costs begin at £120 per day. Weekly live-in care rates begin at £850. Our average weekly live-in rate is £1,127.
Remember prices can be negotiated with Care Professionals.
As of 07.24, we have over 2,700 Care Professionals with children with physical disabilities and autism care experience.
Frequently asked questions
To learn more about autism, the symptoms and characteristics, read our What is Autism? A Complete Guide blog here.
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