North East Autism Society - Head Office

• What they offer / teach

  The North East Autism Society provides autism-specific services and schools across the North East, including education settings (Aycliffe School, Thornhill Park School, Mackenzie Thorpe Centre, Kiora Hall, Thornbeck College) and a student mentoring service. Services for children and adults include residential care, short breaks, family support, day services, supported living, employment support and a social club, alongside free downloadable resources, toddler groups, Autism Hubs in Newcastle and North Tyneside, webinars, an online support group and training for professionals. It reports supporting over 7,000 neurodivergent people and their families each week across 53 sites with 1,220 staff.

• Ages served

  The page states support is for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people, adults and their families, but gives no specific age range.

• Approach

  Founded in 1980 by parents who established Thornhill Park School in Sunderland, the organisation grew out of a desire to provide a better standard of education for autistic children, with a continuing commitment to helping autistic young people fulfil their potential. The site describes its aim as empowering and supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families, and links to pages on its vision, mission, values and approach, though details are not given in this text.

• Admissions

  The page mentions a "Make a Support Enquiry" link and contact details (0191 410 9974, info@ne-as.org.uk), but no admissions process or criteria are described.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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