The Autism Services Directory is an online UK-wide database designed to help people with autism (including those with Asperger syndrome), their families and the people who work with them professionally to find out more about the services available to them. Through simple searches and browsing, users can find out about local and national services.
The directory provides valuable information to professionals working with people who have autism by including details about training courses, events, professional partnerships and statutory organisations.
www.autism.org.uk/directory
For information on how to search the Autism Services Directory, read 'Autism Services Directory: a brief guide to searching'.
Alternatively, call our Autism Helpline for advice and information about autism services.
What is included on the directory?
The information on the directory is autism-specific. It caters for people with autism, their carers, and professionals working with them. However, some details may be relevant to other disabilities. Information on the directory comprises:
- services including: accreditation; day; domiciliary; employment; outreach; residential; respite; supported living schemes; and fostering services
- support groups including: local parent groups; befriending schemes; family support and information; partnerships; professional support networks; social groups; and social skills groups.
- educational services including: nursery and pre-school intervention and support; schools; further and higher education; play and leisure services; and out of school services
- assessment and diagnostic services
- advice and advocacy services: a national Autism Helpline and advice and advocacy service for special educational needs
- training and events including: conferences; exhibitions; short courses; training providers; and accredited courses
- voluntary, private and statutory organisations who offer services to people with autism.
If you would like more details about the criteria we use for inclusion on the directory, contact us (contact details at the bottom of this page).
How is the information on the directory gathered?
The information is researched by a team of NAS staff dedicated to providing accurate and comprehensive data. Detailed questionnaires are sent to relevant services and groups. The information they provide is added to the directory. If you know of a relevant service not already listed on the directory, please contact directory@nas.org.uk for a questionnaire.
Personalise your visit
Signpost is the personalised version of our directory which also draws information from the NAS website to deliver personalised information to you that is of relevance to your specific circumstances.
Contact details
The Autism Services Directory
The National Autistic Society
Castle Heights
72 Maid Marian Way
Nottingham NG1 6BJ
Tel: 0115 911 3360 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm)
Email: directory@nas.org.uk
For technical problems, email: Paris-technical@nas.org.uk
Disclaimer
The Autism Services Directory is a factual information service. It is not quality assured. Every care is taken to ensure that the information included on the directory is correct but inaccuracies may nevertheless occur. If you discover any information which you believe to be inaccurate please contact directory@nas.org.uk
Services are included on the directory to assist you. Their inclusion on the directory does not necessarily imply that the NAS endorses or supports them, nor does the absence of a service imply that the NAS does not support them. The NAS cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss caused by any inaccuracy on the directory, or on linked sites/pages.