Autism East Midlands (formerly Nottinghamshire Regional Society for Adults and Children with Autism) was founded in 1968 by a group of parents in Nottingham who were seeking a better education and future for their children.

The charity now supports autistic children, adults and their families in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.

The service includes:

• Day services that provides care, activities and socialising for autistic adults
• Dedicated employment service to assist autistic service users in finding work
• Family support hubs taking place monthly across several counties
• Monthly social meet-ups for autistic adults
• Online Parent Workshops
• Residential accommodation and supported living
• Training in autism awareness for employers and organisations

Autism East Midlands also runs Sutherland House School, first opened in 1970, the school provides a highly specialist education provision for autistic children and young people between 3 and 19 years and is based in Nottingham. Referrals are considered on a rolling basis.