"Rory has made huge improvements in reading and writing and we have been amazed at the things he attempts to read and the books we have at home that had largely been untouched by him are now being looked at which has given him something else to be interested in instead of just TV and has been very helpful during the long days at home during Lockdown.

Rory still prefers routine but is more accepting of change and will listen more to explanations of the changes rather than immediate meltdowns. Rory has loved taking part in the boxing sessions and had never before wanted to be part of a group doing fitness activities which is a huge new experience for him and had never before played things like pool with others so again a great step forward.

Throughout Rory's time at school and college Rory has only eaten food from home so to have a cooked meal with huge variety every day has enabled him to try different foods which he never would have attempted at home. He also enjoys telling us what he has had every day without prompting which is rare for him to make conversation. The growing of vegetables and fruit (especially at home during lockdown) not only gave him an understanding of the process but again encouraged him to try to eat different things - this has always been a big issue and a huge impact on family life but now means we can all eat the same meal together and to go out to eat which again improving his social skills."