Autism Independence
We support families every step of the way by providing advocacy, practical guidance, training, and emotional support. We help families navigate health, education and social care systems, build confidence, and access the services they need. Through social events, community activities and peer networks, we create opportunities for families to connect, learn and thrive together. We also work alongside professionals across health, education and social care, providing consultancy, training and specialist guidance to strengthen understanding, build inclusive practice, and bridge the gap between families and services.
Autism Independence has been ground breaking in Bristol and beyond. It has been able to motivate parents to discuss what, for some, is a taboo issue. It gives them the impetus to seek support and offers guidance on a range issues relating to autism, including education and health drawing on professionals and agencies who provide services to parents and families.
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Do you suspect that your child may have autism? Are you awaiting a diagnosis, or have recently received one? Or would you like further information about autism? Either way, click here.
Find out more about what a learning disability is and what support there is for you or your child
Click here to see our current projects and support groups. You will also find links to other external support.
Autism Independence offers regular training sessions and events. Click here to view our current offer.
We have been working with Bristol families for many years – click here for case studies to see who we have helped and how.
See our list of resources.
Autism Independence is proud of the research that we have conducted into autism and it's impact on families. Some of our research projects can be seen here.
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