Support Groups
Regional & National Support Groups
National Support Groups
National Autistic Society
The main UK support group
(NAS) www.nas.org.uk
The Scottish Society for Autism
Provider of services for people with autism in scotland
Northern Ireland - Parents and Professionals
and Autism
The main N.I support group
(PAPA) www.autismni.org
Autism Independent UK
Society for The Autistically Handicapped.
Parents for the early intervention of autistic children
Support group advocating early, intensive behavioural intervention for children with special needs
(PEACH) www.peach.org.uk
Regional Support Groups
A.C.T. (Autism, Communication & Skills Training)
A.C.T. is a Leeds based community outreach programme offering language and communication training to adults with autism who, currently, are unable to access an autism specific service. A.C.T. is part of the wider service offered by Leeds Christian Home for Adults with Autism, a registered charity affiliated to, and accredited by, the National Autistic Society.
Address: A.C.T.Suite 1b,
Gledhow Mount Mansion,
Roxholme Grove, Leeds,
West Yorkshire, LS7 4JJ.
Tel.No.: 0113 225 8352
ACTION for ASD
Location: Lancashire
Website: http://www.actionasd.org.uk
Asperger East Anglia
Location: Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and other East Anglian Counties
Website: http://www.asperger.org.uk
Autism Support Group Harrogate & District
Location: Carers Resource, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
We are parents, grandparents and other interseted parties in the process of establishing a support group for the Harrogate District. Suggestions have included a variety of dates/times of meetings to include as many families as possible, speakers, training sessions, befriending scheme etc.
Contact: Tel.No.: The Carer's Resource 01423 500555
Autism London
Location: London
Website: http://www.autismlondon.org.uk
Tel: 020 7359 6070 Helpline
Avon Autistic Foundation Ltd
Location: Bristol
Website: http://www.avon-autistic.demon.co.uk
Blackpool Autistic Support Group (ABC)
Location: This group covers the Fylde coast area.
Contact: Angie Morris (Chair) 01253 346273
Bradford And District Autistic Support Group (BADASG)
Location: Bradford & District, West Yorkshire
Contact: David Riley 01274 721932
Website: www.badasg.ik.com
Email: badasg@btinternet.com
Leeds Asperger Adults
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Info: Support for Adults in Leeds with Asperger Syndrome
Website: www.leedsaspergernetwork.co.uk
Email: emiliajoy3@msn.com
Leeds & District Autism, Behaviour and Communication Support Group
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Website: www.abcleeds.org.uk
Mabgate Resource Centre
Location: Leeds
Info: Autism specific day service support for adults (post 16) with autism.
NAS North Yorkshire Central Branch
Location: Richmondshire, Hambleton, York & Selby
Info: Branch of the National Autistic Society -holds meetings in York every two months - campaiging for services and support for people with ASDs.
Contact: Carole Birtwhistle (Selby) Tel: 07747 728 244
NAS Surrey Branch
Location: Surrey and South West London
Website: http://www.mugsy.org
Newark Autism Support Group (NASG)
Location: Based in the town of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire
Website: http://www.nasg.co.uk
North Derbyshire Asperger Support Group
Location: Chesterfield, North Derbyshire
Website: www.alpine99.freeserve.co.uk
North Staffordshire Asperger Autism
Location: Stoke Staffs Area
Contact: K Healey
Tel.No.: 01782.633040
Mobile: 07751 223065
Nottingham Regional Society for Autistic Children and Adults
Location: Nottingham
Website: http://www.sutherlandhouse.org.uk
SACAR
Location: Bradford
Website: http://www.sacar-trust.org
140-148 Manningham Lane,
Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7JA
Sheffield Autistic Society
Location: Sheffield
Shropshire Autistic Supporters
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Email: sophie.crane@btinternet.com
Sussex Autistic Community Trust
Location: Hastings
Website: http://www.sact.org.uk/
Battle, TN33 0AE
Wessex Autistic Society
Location: Dorset
Website: http://www.twas.org.uk/
Registered Charity No: 1089617
