Autism Association 2022 Annual Report

Millie’s Newfound Friendships

Millie has been staying at our Morley Short Breaks house for many years and has been staying with a group of younger children. Millie turned 10 this year and decided she was ready to try a new house with 3 new girls similar in age. To prepare for this, she started by visiting the house and meeting the girls and the staff on short visits. After a number of catch-ups, Millie was ready to stay in her new ‘home away from home’. Millie loves visiting Short Breaks, has already formed new friendships with the children and staff and her confidence is growing every stay. They try new things together, recently calling their short stay weekend a ‘slumber party’! Millie’s Coordinator says: “It has been great to see Millie grow up and become more independent over the years. She has developed some good relationships already and says her new group is fun!”

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