Supporting people
Creating homes,
Creating homes,
not placements
not placements
A better way to support individuals with autism and intellectual disability
Our Promise
Where individuals are understood, safe and supported to develop skills.
Mission Vision & Values
Our core philosophy
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Our Mission
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Nurturing home environment meeting individual needs across their lifespan.
Evidence-based assessment
and treatment to improve
quality of life.
Safe person-centred home, physical, emotional, behavioural needs met.
Support meaningful lives and social connections through
skill development.
Improve wellbeing of service users, families and carers through specialist support.
Improve health of service
users and workers, reduce
health inequalities.
The Vision
Every individual deserves a place to call home, somewhere safe, familiar and designed aroundtheir needs.
Where support is proactive, not just reactive.
Where skills are developed, not limited.
Where quality of life is the focus, not just risk management.
The ETHAN model is guided by shared values centred around dignity, inclusion, understanding and personal growth. These values shape everyday support and environments.
Our Values
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Human rights
Every individual has the right to feel safe, loved and valued, make choices and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Understanding
We take time to understand how each person communicates their unique needs, emotions and aspirations.
Inclusivity and
acceptance
We celebrate difference, supporting every individual to feel accepted, valued and included within their community.
Happiness at home and work
We create safe, enjoyable homes and support our staff to build happy, positive environments.
Love of learning
Through shared learning, we help each individual build skills, confidence and a better quality of life.
Mission Vision & Values
Our core philosophy
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Our Mission
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Nurturing home environment meeting individual needs across their lifespan.
Evidence-based assessment and treatment to improve quality of life.
Safe person-centred home, physical, emotional, behavioural needs met.
Support meaningful lives and social connections through skill development.
Improve wellbeing of service users, families and carers through specialist support.
Improve health of service users and workers, reduce health inequalities.
The Vision
Every individual deserves a place to call home, somewhere safe, familiar and designed aroundtheir needs.
Where skills are developed, not limited.
Where quality of life is the focus, not just risk management.
Where support is proactive, not just reactive.
The ETHAN model is guided by shared values centred around dignity, inclusion, understanding and personal growth. These values shape everyday support and environments.
Our Values
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, loved and valued, make choices and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Human rights
Understanding
We take time to understand how each person communicates their unique needs, emotions and aspirations.
We celebrate difference, supporting every individual to feel accepted, valued and included within their community.
Human rights
We create safe, enjoyable homes and support our staff to build happy, positive environments.
Happiness at home and work
Through shared learning, we help each individual build skills, confidence and a better quality of life.
Love of learning
Mission Vision & Values
Our core philosophy
<
>
Our Mission
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Nurturing home environment meeting individual needs across their lifespan.
Evidence-based assessment
and treatment to improve
quality of life.
Safe person-centred home, physical, emotional, behavioural needs met.
Support meaningful lives and social connections through
skill development.
Improve wellbeing of service users, families and carers through specialist support.
Improve health of service
users and workers, reduce
health inequalities.
The Vision
Every individual deserves a place to call home, somewhere safe, familiar and designed aroundtheir needs.
Where support is proactive, not just reactive.
Where skills are developed, not limited.
Where quality of life is the focus, not just risk management.
The ETHAN model is guided by shared values centred around dignity, inclusion, understanding and personal growth. These values shape everyday support and environments.
Our Values
We believe that no individual with autism or intellectual disability should live in a hospital.
Every individual has the right to feel safe, loved and valued, make choices and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Human rights
We celebrate difference, supporting every individual to feel accepted, valued and included within their community.
Inclusivity and
acceptance
Through shared learning, we help each individual build skills, confidence and a better quality of life.
Love of learning
We take time to understand how each person communicates their unique needs, emotions and aspirations.
Understanding
Happiness at home and work
We create safe, enjoyable homes and support our staff to build happy, positive environments.
The Ethan Model
Holistic PBS approach
Holistic PBS approach
Behaviour & Understanding
Understanding the function of behaviour, deploying proactive strategies, and reducing distress.
Behaviour & Understanding
Understanding the function of behaviour, deploying proactive strategies, and reducing distress.
Communication
Supporting the expression of needs, building effective strategies to reduce frustration and build relationships.
Communication
Supporting the expression of needs, building effective strategies to reduce frustration and build relationships.
Skill Development
Fostering practical, social, and daily
living skills to increase independence
and confidence.
Skill Development
Skill Development
Fostering practical, social, and daily living skills to increase independence and confidence.
Health & Wellbeing
Prioritising both physical and mental health through proactive, person-centred care.
Health & Wellbeing
Prioritising both physical and mental health through proactive, person-centred care.
Behaviour & Understanding
Understanding the function of behaviour, deploying proactive strategies, and reducing distress.
Skill Development
Fostering practical, social, and daily living skills to increase independence and confidence.
Communication
Supporting the expression of needs, building effective strategies to reduce frustration and build relationships.
Health & Wellbeing
Prioritising both physical and mental health through proactive, person-centred care.
The
Individual
Therapeutic Environments
Capable Environments
Everyday Support
Model Outcomes
Engage
Enhance
Empower
The
Individual
Therapeutic Environments
Capable Environments
Everyday Support
Model Outcomes
Engage
Enhance
Empower
Our people
Multidisciplinary team
The
Multidisciplinary Team
Behaviour
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Behaviour Assistants
Clinical
Speech & Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Nurses
Support
Support Workers
Senior Support Workers
Therapeutic
Activity Workers
Nutrition and
Skills Chef
Wellbeing Gardeners
Behaviour
Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Behaviour Assistants
Clinical
Speech & Language Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Nurses
Support
Support Workers
Senior Support Workers
Therapeutic
Activity Workers
Nutrition and Skills Chef
Wellbeing Gardeners
Leadership
Leigh Ferris
Managing Director
BSc (Hons) Mental
Health Nursing
Registered Mental
Health Nurse
PgDip Forensic Health Care
BTEC Dip Positive
Behaviour Support
As Managing Director, Leigh leads ETHAN’s operational delivery, culture and service development, ensuring that the model is not only clinically informed, but practical, sustainable and focused on reallife outcomes.
Leigh Ferris
Managing Director
BSc (Hons) Mental
Health Nursing
Registered Mental
Health Nurse
PgDip Forensic Health Care
BTEC Dip Positive
Behaviour Support
As Managing Director, Leigh leads ETHAN’s operational delivery, culture and service development, ensuring that the model is not only clinically informed, but practical, sustainable and focused on reallife outcomes.
Sarah Ferris
Clinical Director
BSc (Hons) Psychology
MSc Applied
Behaviour Analysis
Board Certified
Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Sarah shapes and leads ETHAN’s clinical vision, ensuring that support is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support principles, multidisciplinary collaboration and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs, strengths and aspirations, with a clear focus on improving quality of life.
Sarah Ferris
Clinical Director
BSc (Hons) Psychology
MSc Applied
Behaviour Analysis
Board Certified
Behaviour Analyst (BCBA)
Sarah shapes and leads ETHAN’s clinical vision, ensuring that support is grounded in Positive Behaviour Support principles, multidisciplinary collaboration and a deep understanding of each individual’s needs, strengths and aspirations, with a clear focus on improving quality of life.
Supporting people
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