Autism Central for Parents and Carers

Autism Central for Parents and Carers

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Welcome

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. New to Autism Central? Read a personal welcome from our Director Lynne.

What we offer

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Resources

Learn more about topics like diagnosis, employment and mental health and find key information from trusted sources.
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One-to-one

Talk to your hub for a one-to-one chat to help you find the information and services available in your area.
Find your hub
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Events

Talk to people who share similar experiences to yours by joining a workshop, coffee morning or virtual meet-up.
Join an event
Personal assistants

New: online course

for personal assistants
The course is for paid carers of autistic people who would like to gain a deeper understanding of autism and how best to support the autistic people they work with.
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Why School is hard

Watch the series on navigating education and working well with school from Dr Naomi Fisher and Eliza Fricker. The 'why school is hard' episode looks at the reasons it can be hard, and what you can do to help.
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Holly Sprake-Hill

Podcast

Episode three: Experiencing sensory differences as an autistic person
Holly Sprake-Hill, Loren Snow and Stu Ferrol discuss their experiences of sensory processing differences as late-diagnosed autistic adults and share their top tips for parents.
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