Avalon - Parent Support for Children with Autism

• What they offer / teach

  Avalon is a parental support and respite service offering one-to-one support from "Avalon Advisors", group workshops, wellbeing programmes, practical advice and guidance, and family connection days. The aim is to improve emotional resilience, wellbeing, social networks, skills and confidence, and to reduce isolation for parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings and families supporting an autistic child. The site also shares general information about autism and hosts fundraising activity via a Facebook group.

• Ages served

  Not stated on this website. The support is directed at parents, guardians, grandparents, siblings and families of children with autism, but no age range is specified.

• Approach

  Avalon says it offers personalised and innovative programmes and works closely with parents, families, partners and professionals to meet the needs of families supporting children on the autistic spectrum. It recognises that some people have more subtle difficulties while others have complex needs requiring more intensive support, and its founder describes a focus on improving the lives of families before, during and after an autism diagnosis so as to indirectly improve the lives of autistic children.

• Admissions

  Not stated on this website. Contact details given are 07958 759 569 and info@avalon.scot.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website. Avalon is a registered Scottish charity (No. SC048395) that invites donations via JustGiving and fundraising support.

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