Type of service: Family support and information services

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

The service helps parents/carers/families of children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) access support, advice and information. It works closely with Health trusts and Education Boards to raise awareness and understanding of autism among professionals. It helps improve provision and access to services for people with autism and their families, and support the establishment of parent groups and the National Autistic Society (NAS) branches in Northern Ireland.

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, Partner, Professional, Young person

Covers: Antrim and Newtownabbey, Ards and North Down, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Belfast, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Mid and East Antrim, Newry, Mourne and Down

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific