The National Autistic Society

Address
393 City Road, Islington, London
EC1V 1NG
United Kingdom
How to contact this service
Description
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the leading UK charity for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. They provide -
Autism Resources (Online):
- Advice and Guidance
- Autism Services Directory
- E-Newsletters
- Online Community
- Online Shop
- Professional Practice Articles
- Spectrum Live (Vlog)
- Stories From the Spectrum
- The Spectrum Magazine (Hard-Copy Subscriptions Also Available)
Education Providers:
- Cullum Centres (Five SEN Units in Surrey, Kent, and East Sussex)
- Five Specialist Schools (in Staffs, Kent, Herts, Middlesex, and London)
- Two Residential Specialist Schools (in Berkshire and Yorkshire)
Help and Support:
- Autism Inpatient Mental Health Casework Service
- Education Rights Helpline
- Parent-to-Parent Emotional Support Helpline
- School Exclusions Helpline
- Support Programmes for Parents and Carers
- Transition Support Helpline
Services:
- Adult Residential Services
- Campaigns
- Diagnostic Services (in Essex and Kent)
- Employment Services
- Memberships (benefits include Your Autism magazine)
- National Autistic Society Centres (inc. the Northamptonshire Centre)
- Volunteer-Led Local Branches
Support for Professionals:
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is a registered charity (no. 269425).
Resources:
- Cost
- Free
- Locality
- National Organisation
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 99 years
- Referral Route
- No Referral Needed
- Type of Service
- Forums and Support Networks
- Eligibility Criteria
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider Category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
- Special Needs
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Last updated 07 July 2023