The Autism Central vision is a world where parents and carers of autistic children and adults are knowledgeable about autism, confident in navigating services and empowered to maintain both their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of the autistic person they support.
Autism Central is a peer education programme, commissioned by NHS England. It aims to build knowledge and understanding of autism and empower families and carers to advocate for autistic people they support. Local support helps families to get the right understanding and adjustments in place across the services they use.
Everything the programme does is informed by, or co-produced with autistic people, families and carers.
Autism Central hubs
We deliver the programme in seven regions across England through group and one-to-one sessions, giving information on local services. Each session is delivered by parents and carers of autistic people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with others.
Talk to your hub for a one-to-one chat to help you find the information and services available in your area.
Resources
Parents have told us that it can be difficult to navigate the minefield of information on autism that is available online. Our resources section is designed to make this easier for you. It signposts you to information on a wide range of topics around autism and support that is available from Autism Central, our partner organisations and other trusted sources.
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Events
Talk to people who share similar experiences to yours by joining a workshop, drop-in session, coffee morning or virtual meet-up.
This guidance is for families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people
Our services are delivered via the phone, in person, virtually and even by text and email
North West Hub: Great Minds Together, Strata House, 25 King Street, Stockport, SK3 0DT
These services are free to access
Please contact us by phone or email for more support or details on how to get involved with our services
Peer Educators
Are you a parent or carer of an autistic person? Would you like to help other families of autistic people in your local area? We’re looking for people who are interested in becoming peer educators and share their knowledge and experience with others.
Email: info@autismcentral.org.uk
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