Support Groups & Parent Carer Forums
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.
Yorkshire and Humberside
Filter by A.S.P.E.C.S. (Autistic and Aspergers Persons of Every Category of (Queer) Sexuality)
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Are you Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, or just questioning your sexuality, AND have been diagnosed as having an Autistic or related condition (Aspergers Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Autism, etc.)?
Action for Children, Scarborough Services, Children's Centre
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This project provides a single access point offering advice and support to families of disabled children in Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.
Adult Asperger Support Group
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Social and support group for any adults who identify as autistic (diagnosis or not!) to meet, gather information about the condition, share experiences and support each other.
ASPECT, Parents Support Group
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A group for parents/carers who have children on the autistic spectrum or children with other special educational needs.
Aspergers Children and Carers Together (ACCT)
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Asperger’s Children and Carers Together (ACCT) is a parent-led support group for children and families affected by Asperger’s syndrome and High Functioning Autism.
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