Autism

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Ambitious about Autism

ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Support for autistic children and young people, their parents and carers, including:

• Education services

• Employment programmes

• Ambitious Youth Network, a community that helps autistic young people aged 16-25 connect with each other

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Equality Advisory & Support Service (EASS)

0808 800 0082 (helpline)
18001 0808 800 0084 (textphone)
equalityadvisoryservice.com
Advice on issues relating to equality and human rights, including guidance for disabled people.

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Mencap

0808 808 1111 (Learning Disability Helpline)
mencap.org.uk
Information and advice for people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Services include an online community.

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National Autistic Society

 

autism.org.uk
Support and guidance for autistic people and their families. Campaigns for improved rights, services and opportunities. This includes an:

 

• Autism services directory – listing local and national support options

• Online autism community – helping autistic people and their families to connect with each other and share experiences

• Autism Inpatient Mental Health Service (England) – providing advice to autistic people in England who are detained or about to be detained in a mental health hospital

• Guide to asking for reasonable adjustments – providing advice on how to ask talking therapies services to make themselves more accessible.

 

Real Life Options

01977 781800
reallifeoptions.org
Social support and care for people with learning disabilities and autism. Includes supported living and residential care.

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Respond

0207 383 0700
respond.org.uk
Services for people with learning disabilities or autism, who've experienced abuse or trauma.

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Scope

0808 800 3333
scope.org.uk
Practical information and emotional support for disabled people.

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Shout

85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

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