Type of service: Day services, Domiciliary services, Employment services, Online services, Outreach, Play and leisure, Residential services, Respite and short breaks, Supported living schemes, Family support and information services, Local groups, Social groups

Service URL: http://www.autismsussex.org.uk

Autism Sussex is an independent, not for profit organisation and registered charity, whose aim is to provide a range of opportunities for children, young people and adults with autistic spectrum conditions (ASCs) and/or Asperger syndrome. Autism Sussex provides a range of services which are autism-friendly, individualistic, structured, predictable and low-arousal, which ensures that service users are better able to manage their anxieties, stress and social interactions more successfully. We have an Asperger syndrome support group for 18-25 year olds throughout West Sussex from 4.30pm-6.30pm: Bognor Regis - Tuesday; Crawley - Wednesday; Worthing - Wednesday. The aim of each group is the personal development of its members. The sessions are designed to be fun and informative working with individuals to support transition to being an adult. This could include employment, independent living, budgeting, further education, social skills. There is a membership fee of £20 per six group meetings.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Referral Sources: NHS and Private

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Challenging behaviour, Learning disability