Supported Day Services

Our specialist support services include day programmes for school leavers and young adults who are autistic or have other additional support needs (ASN) in Edinburgh, Musselburgh and the surrounding areas.

Our day service programmes provide autistic school leavers and young adults, and those with other additional support needs (ASN), with the skills, confidence, and experiences necessary to lead independent and fulfilling lives, supporting them towards their positive destinations.

Supported Day Services For Autistic & ASN Young Adults

We offer a comprehensive range of activities, focusing on employability, supported volunteering, independent travel training, healthy cooking, and outdoor sports, all aimed at helping participants reach their positive destinations. Each programme is meticulously planned and delivered by a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our participants and guiding them on their pathway to independence.

Specialist Supported Day Programmes

Transitions Programme

A specialist-supported day programme for School Leavers (16 -19 years old) who are autistic or have other ASN and who need a more holistic, vocational approach to support their transition to adulthood.
Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: July 2026

Transitions Programme
Life Programme

A specialist supported day service for young adults (20 - 35 years old) who are autistic or have other ASN that delivers opportunities to develop real-life independence while supporting them to mature in the world around them.
Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: January 2026

Life Programme

Person-Centered Planning - PATH & MAPs

Each participant follows a personalised pathway shaped by their goals, strengths, and aspirations.

Independent Travel Training

Practical, supported learning that builds confidence to travel safely and independently.
Outdoor Activities & Sports

Inclusive outdoor learning that boosts wellbeing, teamwork, and resilience.
Employability & Opportunities

Hands-on experiences and skills development to prepare for work, volunteering, and community participation.
Healthy Cooking

Teaching essential cooking skills, nutrition, and independence through simple, healthy recipes.

Wellbeing Outcomes

Progress is guided, supported, and measured to help each young adult reach their positive destination.

Referrals made easy!

To find out more about our supported services referral process and our eligibility criteria, and how we can help individuals achieve positive destinations, select the button below.

Service Referral & Eligibility

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Edge Woods

Edge Woods brings together sustainability, wellbeing, and education — transforming unused land into a vibrant woodland and garden that benefits not only our programme participants, but the wider East Lothian community too.

Discover more about our BIG plans for our new outdoor learning space.

Edge Woods

What our clients say...

"Thank you for a great first year at the Transitions Programme. I’m so glad I joined this amazing place with outstanding staff. I can’t wait for more adventures along the way!"
Edge transformed my son's life, it helped him to fly and helped me to let him go.
"My favourite thing has been having a purpose to each day and starting to enjoy the sports I like with others"
"Being away from home does not feel as scary as before we started"
"I’m learning to trust and have fun with people again on this programme and that feels really nice"
"... I don’t have to explain myself to anyone at Edge."
"... having time with what feels like friends, exploring new places and learning new skills."
"Edge helped me better prepare for living on my own and to manage myself in a confident way."