I AM Celebrating Autism in Greater Manchester

• What they offer / teach

  I AM is a UK-registered charity offering social and leisure activities, youth clubs, and specialised 1-2-1 support for autistic people in Greater Manchester, plus support services for parents and carers and workplace support. Activities are guided by autism specialists and focus on building connections, friendships, social skills, confidence and wellbeing, including health and fitness sessions.

• Ages served

  The charity supports people aged 10 years and upwards, including young people and adults, as well as their families, guardians and carers; no upper age limit is stated.

• Approach

  Support is described as community-led and tailored to individual needs, delivered in inclusive environments where young people feel safe, understood and accepted. Their leadership includes members with lived experience alongside professionals with autism expertise, which they say keeps services personal, practical and purposeful.

• Admissions

  The page states that 1-2-1 support is provided to both members and non-members, and that the charity aims to be the first point of contact for anyone navigating an autism diagnosis in Greater Manchester, but no formal admissions or referral process is described.

• Cost

  The site mentions subsidised youth group sessions funded by donations and free Bolton autism social events (Spring 2026), and references membership, but does not state fees or charges for its services.

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