Cumbria Autism Family Support Project
Main information
Type of service: Family support and information services
The Project covers the five district council areas of Carlisle, Eden, Allerdale, Copeland and Barrow. The Family Support Workers will work with families of children under the age of 18 who have a diagnosis of autism. The Family Support Workers will provide information and advice by telephone or email, and when necessary will visit parent/carers of children and young people with autism at home or in a mutually convenient location. The support workers can also provide support in meetings, and run the 'What Now?' parent training programme and workshops for parents.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Young person
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific
Provided by
Carlisle MENCAP
A membership organisation for people with learning disability, their families and friends. Provides ...
Carlisle MENCAP
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