En-Fold CIO

En-Fold offers an Autism Support service for adults and families affected by autism spectrum condition (ASC). They aim to reduce isolation and ensure families access the right support for their individual needs.

En-Fold can act as ‘system navigators’ to ensure families get better support (with better communication and joined-up working between agencies). Their services include emotional support, education, one-to-one support (with strategies tailored to each family’s needs), DLA support, and effective signposting to other organisations.

• En-Fold also offer adult social support groups for those 16+ around the county (including Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, and Northampton). See their website for details. 
• The Young Person Autism Advisory Project (YAAP) is a safe space for young people aged 11-25 years, who are on the spectrum, to have a voice and shape health and social care services. The Northampton YAAP meet at Semilong Community Centre, Norfolk Terrace, Northampton on alternate Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.00pm. Check the Enfold website for details. 
• Mini-YAAP is for 8 to 11 year olds and meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Kingsthorpe Community Centre, Northampton, NN2 6RQ. 
• En-Fold host a parent/carer support group every 2nd Tuesday from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at The Coach House, Delapre Abbey, Northampton. Contact [email protected] for more information. 
• En-Fold offer High Five (a monthly parent support group) which also provides families activities open to all families with an autistic child in Northamptonshire. 
• En-Fold provide a peer support service as part of the Northamptonshire Keyworker service for people who are on the 'dynamic support register'.
• Young and in Pain meet on 1st Wednesday at the Coach House, Delapre Abbey Northampton NN4 8AW from 7.00 to 8.30pm

En-Fold is a registered charity (no. 1180998).