Autism Wessex
Main information
Type of service: Advocacy (general), Domiciliary services, Respite and short breaks, Family support and information services, Social groups, Social skills
Founded in 1968 by parents of children with autism, Autism Wessex (formerly The Wessex Autistic Society) is a voluntary organisation concerned for the welfare of people with autism and their parents/carers. Since then the Society has developed a number of services for both children and adults as well as offering emotional and practical supports to families. Services include a free, confidential and impartial Information and Advice Service. Autism Wessex caters for autism and other developmental disorders, learning disabilities and associated mental health problems.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Has autism-specific elements
Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability
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Contacts
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