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Sometimes, when it feels as though you have been looking forever, that vital contact or piece of information crops up right under your nose. There are many support groups around the country, made up of passionate, committed parents, carers and others, who have been or are walking the same path as you, encountering the same challenges and obstacles. And some of the have found the answer you are looking for – and sometimes you will have the answer they want! Through working together, many people get the support they want – and offer much to others, just at that time of particular need.

To find the Support Group nearest to you checkout the list below. The Support Group list will continue to develop over time and your feedback is important to use so please let us know what you think using the 'Help us grow' link above.


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Add Up Group NI View Details

The Add Up Group NI have a drop-in centre in Belfast - Star Theatre Company's Muse Gallery, at 79 Botanic Avenue, Belfast.

Aspergers Family Support Group Youth Club Dublin View Details

Aspergers Anonymous provides regular free support group meetings and a program to practice social interactions, acceptance positive thinking

Autism Network NI View Details

The Charity is run by a management committee who volunteer their time to help those with Autistic spectrum disoder and their families; our experience comes from living with Autistic spectrum disorder and or caring for someone with Autistic spectrum disorder.

Autism NI View Details

Autism NI's Family Support team offers support to parents/carers of newly diagnosed children as well as support to families who have been living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for longer periods.

Barnardo's Forward Steps View Details

Support for pre-school children with autism and their families.

C.A.P.A.A. (Children, Adults, Parents And Autism) View Details

County Down based charity supporting families and young people with ASD.

Contact - Northern Ireland View Details

Contact provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no matter what their condition or disability

Helping Hands Autism Support Group View Details

Helping Hands is organised and managed entirely by volunteer Parents, all of the funds we raise go directly in assisting the families of Children affected by Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. They take great pride in being able to help families have access to literature, equipment, training courses, therapies and facilities.

NAS - Antrim View Details

Provide activities for children with autism spectrum disorders and their siblings in Antrim. Parents attend also and meet other families. We meet regularly at Farrenshane House in Antrim and also organise activities at other locations.

NAS - Ballymena View Details

The branch meets monthly and is open to parents/carers and adults with an autism spectrum disorder.

NAS - Mid Ulster View Details

The NAS Mid Ulster Branch is open to anyone affected by autism spectrum disorder and living in the Mid-Ulster area. The branch aims to provide support and information to parents/carers and increase autism-awareness amongst professionals such as opticians and dentists.

NAS - Newtownards View Details

Offers support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome. They provide an activity group for young children with autism as well as swimming and trampoline classes. For further details please contact the branch.

NAS - Newtownstewart View Details

Each NAS Branch provides a range of activities which may include: self-help support for parents and carers; information and advice; the running of workshops and seminars; and organising respite care/holiday schemes.

NAS -North and West Belfast View Details

Offers support to families who have a child or member with autism or Asperger syndrome. They provide an activity group for young children with autism.

NAS - Northern Ireland Teenscene View Details

Teenscene is a supported youth group service for teenagers with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), aged between 10 and 16 years. There are 2 groups, one in Belfast and the other in Newtownards/Bangor. Both meet monthly.

NAS - Northern Ireland West View Details

Offers support to families who have a family member with autism or Asperger syndrome. The branch holds a family club every Saturday afternoon.

NAS - Portaferry View Details

Offers support to families who have a child or family member with autism or Asperger syndrome. We provide an activity group every other Friday evening for children and young people, parents must accompany them and siblings are welcome

NAS - South Antrim View Details

Parent support group which meets in the South Antrim area.

NAS - South Belfast View Details

Parent support group for the South Belfast area.

NAS - Strabane View Details

Our group provides support and advice to parents/carers of families living with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

NAS - West Enniskillen View Details

Parent support group which meets in the Enniskillen area.

Newry and Mourne Carers View Details

Newry and Mourne Carers offer a wide range of services to carers of all ages

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