Autism Central
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Description
Autism Central is the national peer education programme. It's for families and support networks of autistic people of all ages in England. The programme is delivered by Anna Freud, and commissioned by the NHS. It offers education, coaching, and connection. It provides resources, one-to-one peer support, and group learning events. Autism Central is developed and delivered by people with lived experience of autism.
How to take part
Autism Central is NHS-funded and free to access:
- Join an online group learning event (link): These are for families of autistic people to reflect, work together, and share knowledge. They include meet-ups, family guide sessions, and reflective sessions.
- Book a one-to-one coaching session (link) with a peer guide to access practical guidance and signposting.
- Sign-up to the monthly newsletter (link)
- Find information and resources, including blogs, podcasts and animations to learn more on the Autism Central website (link).
- Accreditations
N/A
- Cost
- N/A
- Locality
- National Organisation
- Referral route
- Self Referral
- For people with
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Caring Responsibilities
- Eligibility criteria
- Age Range - School
- Age Range - Early Years
- Age Range - Adulthood
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Carer / Family / Parent / Relative
- Provider category
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
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Address
c/o Anna Freud, 4-8 Rodney Street
Islington
London
N1 9JH
United Kingdom
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Last updated 25 June 2026