Autism Central
Main information
Service categories: Information, advice and advocacy, Support groups, social programs and branches
Service URL: https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/
Autism Central is a peer education programme, commissioned by NHS England. It aims to build knowledge and understanding of autism and empower families and carers to advocate for autistic people they support. Local support helps families to get the right understanding and adjustments in place across the services they use.
As parents and carers of autistic children, young people and adults, it can be hard to find help when you’re trying to get the right support. Autism Central aims to make it easier to learn more about autism and services available to you.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults
Covers: Cambridgeshire, East Midlands, East of England, North East, North West, South East, South West, West Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Autism
Provided by
Great Minds Together
Great Minds Together (GMT) are the North West Hub for Autism Central (AC). Autism Central is a peer education programme, commissioned by NHS England. It aims to build understanding of autism and empower families and carers to advocate for autistic people they support. The programme is informed by, and co-produced with autistic people, families and carers. Autism Central hubs deliver the programme in seven regions across England through group and one-to-one sessions, giving information on local services. Each session is delivered by parents and carers of autistic people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with others. The Autism Central vision is a world where parents and carers of autistic children and adults are knowledgeable about autism, confident in navigating services, and empowered to maintain both their own and the autistic person they support’s well-being.
Great Minds Together
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