Autism is a lifelong condition which affects how people perceive the world and interact with those around them. It is sometimes referred to as ASD, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. While isn’t a learning disability, around half of people on the autism spectrum may also have a learning disability. For more information on Autism, please click here.
To find out more about autism, how it is diagnosed and where support is available, please follow the links below.
Local Offer
Local Offer websites aim to support those with SEN (Special Educational Needs) and disabilities, and their families, to feel included within their communities and to be independent, please follow the relevant link below to access your Local Offer:
Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism provide a range of resources for you to access around autism, including; understanding autism, behaviour, early years and education, assessments and preparing for adulthood. Click here to visit their website.
Through their website you can also find ‘Talk about Autism’ which provides an online community which offers a safe space for peer support.
Members can post questions, provide information and share experiences with those who have first-hand experience or a deep connection with autism. Click here to find out more about Talk about Autism.
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society provides lots of information to help you understand autism and life following diagnosis.
Through their website they provide a range of information about autism, including their autism services directory. Through their website you can also access their online community which provides a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences.
Click here to visit their website for more information
Need help with Autism?
AutismAble
We’re AutismAble, a Community Interest Company with bases in South Shields, North Shields and Sunderland. It’s our mission to enable, empower and enrich lives. We…
Education & Services for people with Autism (ESPA)
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA) Limited is a Registered Charity and has been supporting people on the autism spectrum since 1988. Enabling…
North East Autism Society
Our services include education for children aged 3-19, post 16 education and social/vocational training along with supported and open employment opportunities for adults. We provide…
Include ‘In’ Autism
Include ‘In’ Autism is a professional, person-centred organisation that takes pride as being unique in its ethos and the only organisation of its kind serving…
Autism in Mind
At Autism In Mind we are proud to be an organisation that puts ‘people’ front and centre in everything we do. We focus on individuals…
Adult Autism Diagnostic Services – Specialist Diagnostic Service
The Adult Autism Diagnostic Services are co-ordinated from Keegan Court, Grassbanks, Gateshead. The service is provided by appropriately qualified existing practitioners within the Trust drawn…Â
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AutismAble
We’re AutismAble, a Community Interest Company with bases in South Shields, North Shields and Sunderland. It’s our mission to enable, empower and enrich lives. We…Education & Services for people with Autism (ESPA)
Education and Services for People with Autism (ESPA) Limited is a Registered Charity and has been supporting people on the autism spectrum since 1988. Enabling…North East Autism Society
Our services include education for children aged 3-19, post 16 education and social/vocational training along with supported and open employment opportunities for adults. We provide…Include ‘In’ Autism
Include ‘In’ Autism is a professional, person-centred organisation that takes pride as being unique in its ethos and the only organisation of its kind serving…Autism in Mind
At Autism In Mind we are proud to be an organisation that puts ‘people’ front and centre in everything we do. We focus on individuals…