About us

Fairfields provides 24-hour care and support to adults with autism and associated complex conditions. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission. We specialise in practising an Autism Practice Quality of Life Model that encompasses the principles and practices of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).

Our team is trained in a range of specialised courses:

• Positive behaviour support – longitudinal PBS Champions course (including functional behaviour assessment)
• Sensory processing
• Augmentative communication techniques, e.g. Picture Exchange Communication
• Autism and co-morbidity
• Autism favourable environments
• Psychological informed environments
• Trauma-informed care

Our team also receives ongoing in-house continuous professional development with the support of SJOG’s clinical practitioners.

Fairfields is committed to supporting people from out of placement areas, to return home to their family communities. Families form an important part of what we do, so working in partnership with families (and professionals) ensures greater success of outcomes for autistic people.

So, how do we do this?

We Think Autism and develop a person-centred profile of each individual so that we can adapt environments to meet people's needs.

We Act Personal and provide care and support that enables people to achieve their own outcomes and to be as independent and empowered as possible.

Referrals and Admissions

SJOG’s referral procedure is straightforward. We normally receive referrals from both health and social care professionals. The manager is often the first point of call where professionals can discuss Fairfields’ aims and objectives, along with any vacancies we may have. We also encourage them to visit first.

Our referral and assessment procedure is outcome-focused and highly personalised involving a whole person approach. We encourage the person to be involved, along with their family and professionals. We do require a full assessment prior to admission, and we do not take emergency placements without this procedure being followed.

We encourage people to come and visit, and to spend time at Fairfields before they consider moving in. We provide accessible information so that people can go away and make an informed decision.

Available at Fairfields

• Support for 5 people who have a diagnosis of autism or associated complex conditions.
• Positive Behaviour Support champions who are trained in person-centred functional behaviour assessment and PBS planning.
• High support levels so that people can maximise their independence, positively.
• An environment that is autism favourable, assessed to consider person-centred sensory needs.
• An autism practice framework that has been academically tested focusing on measuring quality of life indicators and progress.

• Large spacious garden where people can relax or use it for emotional regulation.
• Large kitchen and dining facilities, where people can learn independent skills.
• Breakout spaces so people can relax privately when needed.
• Each bedroom is personalised to people’s preferences and needs, and with ensuite facilities.
• Augmentative communication aids such as visual planning boards.
• Evidence for learning app capturing progress which families can view and comment on daily.
• A PBS and autism clinical team who can provide advice and support on complex behaviours.