Type of service: Play and leisure, Befriending/mentoring, Family support and information services, Local groups

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

HOPE for Autism is a registered charity that provides all year round support for children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. This includes: support group meetings, drop-in sessions, advocacy services, siblings' group, training courses, benefits, grants and services advice, access to HOPE's library, newsletter and website. In addition HOPE has evening group sessions for young people with ASD aged 2 years to 25 years, pre-school group for those with a suspected ASD diagnosis and their families, and multi-sport activities within North Lanarkshire. HOPE runs events over Easter and summer when schools are closed.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Partner, Young person

Covers: North Lanarkshire

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific