Danny is a young autistic man that has been at Humberston Park Special school for much of his educational development. Since graduating, he has transitioned to spending much of his time at Cromwell Road Day service.

Transitioning can be hard for a lot of people; Danny often finds his comfort zone is in sticking to his own routines and engaging with familiar people and activities. There were some concerns by his supporters that he may struggle with this amount of change.

Fortunately, he has settled in well and found his place in the Cromwell Road Day Centre. He has a deep love for interesting facts enjoys sharing them with staff and his friends.

When asked about his experience with the Cromwell Road Day Centre, Danny said:

“I love Cromwell Road Day Services. I have a great time and feel I’m with good friends.”

Alison Hickson, Community Support Facilitator, was asked about the success of Danny’s transition, she said:

“He has come to the centre and absolutely fitted in and made lots of new friends – He loves coming and his always full of big smiles. He is very intelligent man who knows lots of interesting facts and loves flags and Countries. He amazes staff every week with his singing dancing and endless energy.”

Terri Hughes, Support Worker at Cromwell Road Day Services,  was also asked about this. She said:

“Danny has integrated very well from leaving a school environment and moving up to Day Service. Danny transitioned from school with a fixed routine and rituals that were very much set into Danny’s routine.

“Since transitioning to Day Service, he has learnt to manage change and adapts new routines in a positive enriched way. He can express his needs and wants in a very positive manner and has settled into all his new groups. He has formed a good relationship with staff and his peers, you can often hear his quick-witted comments throughout the corridor.

“He has adapted to change well and has been accepting to change.”