Our services and support
What's in my area? Follow the link in the banner above to find services and support in your area.
To find out more about what the NAS offers, follow the links below.
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| Get help |
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Full details of telephone helplines and also of local services available in your area, including how to contact your local Regional Team. |
| Information and research services |
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The NAS website carries information about ASDs and about the NAS; Autism Data is a vital research tool for any researcher looking at ASDs; The Autism Services Directory
is a UK-wide database of autism-specific services across the UK; Signpost provides information tailored to an individual's needs; the online shop sells carefully selected books, leaflets, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs; Current awareness subscription services keep you up-to-date with the latest updates on research; Helpline email service is an online advice and information service. |
| Autism Accreditation |
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An autism-specific quality assurance programme for over 260 organisations throughout the UK and across the globe including local authorities, NHS trusts, education authorities, local autism societies and private companies. |
| Our schools and outreach services |
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We run a range of non profit-making schools and colleges for students of all ages with widely varying needs, including more able students and those with high support needs arising out of challenging behaviours. We also offer outreach services. |
| Our adult services |
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We provide a wide range of residential and day services for adults with autism spectrum disorders, including residential and day provision which offers flexible, specialised support to people with varying needs. |
| Post-diagnostic support |
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Information about training: our 'help!' programme for parents of children or adolescents/adults with a recent diagnosis; EarlyBird training for parents. Information on finding support locally: NAS branches and other local services. |
| Our social and respite support services |
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We provide services which help to build social skills: our Social Programmes are for people with AS over the age of 16 and our Befriending services are open either to adults with an ASD or to parents who would like the service for their child. Other respite services are offered but in limited locations. |
| Our employment and FE/HE services |
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Prospects provides student support, work preparation programmes, job-finding support and employment support for people with autism and Asperger syndrome. We can also help employers with the recruitment, training and retention of staff with Asperger syndrome. |
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