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Autism Service Directory

Edinburgh and Lothian Asperger Society (ELAS)

Main information

Service categories: Information, advice and advocacy, Support groups, social programs and branches

ELAS is a support and social group based in Edinburgh for autistic spectrum adults, over 16. There is no requirement for diagnosis, indeed connecting to a group before diagnosis can be a help, no upper age limit, no distance boundary for attending, and no hoops to join. Belong by taking part. We have a strong ethic of inclusion.

ELAS holds a weekly meet in the arts district around Lothian Road, has long been usually in a cinema/theatre bar, at present at the Cameo 7:00-9:30 Sats, drop in any time. Also a weekly video meet on Teams, Sundays 9:00: contact for the link. Or connect online at facebook.com/groups/672022686329476 or google group "ELAS Edin". We always welcome answering questions for new folks in any of them.

Eligibility

Age: For people of any age

Aimed at: Adult , Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Registrations & Approaches

Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Has autism-specific elements, Has autism-specific elements

Contacts

We would prefer you to contact us by email or social.

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Maurice Frank - Chair
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megaknee@yahoo.co.uk

Locations

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ELAS, c/o Number 6, 24 Hill Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JZ
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