Oscar's Pathway LTD is a specialist day provision for young people and adults with a diagnosis of a learning disability and/or autism and significant sensory and communication needs in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
About us
OPL was founded by Grace Williams (CEO/provision lead). Grace has a brother called Oscar who is autistic, non-verbal and has a severe learning disability. Grace has experienced first-hand the lack of appropriate support for brother growing up and for young people and adults with complex sensory and communication needs. She decided to set up OPL, to support people with similar needs.
OPL, is dedicated to creating positive change to adults with complex needs. Our goal is to support these individuals to thrive in adulthood by giving them appropriate support and guidance.
We offer a range of specialist activities lead by a team with vast experience and training. Join us in transforming lives and creating a brighter future.
Grace is an experienced and qualified special needs teacher (QTS) with experience working with young people and adults with autism, a severe learning disability, communication and sensory needs and challenging behaviours.
Grace has a first-class degree (BA hons) in Special Education and is currently undertaking a masters degree in autism and inclusion.
Grace is a trained attention autism practitioner and has extensive training in sensory needs and planning and delivering sensory stories and activities. She has also published a range of research focused on the impact of having a disabled child on families, in particular siblings.
Grace also is the CEO of a registered charity for children who have a disabled brother or sister in Harrogate and London called The Sibling Group.
Grace Williams
(Provision Lead and
specialist teacher)