Information and support organisations for people with autism

Information for adults and parents and carers as well as links to local and national organisations and groups.

Autism Alert Programme

Hampshire Autistic Society launched the Autism Alert Programme in 2008, initially the Alert Card in partnership with Hampshire Police, followed by the Alert Card and Alert Car Sticker in conjunction with Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service, and most recently the Autism Passport to support individuals through the criminal justice system and as witnesses and victims.

The Alert Card, Car Sticker and Autism Passport all aim to identify a person with Autism and to ensure they are supported in an appropriate manner. For more information on all aspects of the Autism Alert Programme please visit the Outreach section on the Hampshire Autistic Society website or contact the Outreach Department on 023 8063 3951.

Adults with Autism

Information and support from the National Autistic Society written specifically for young people and adults with autism and Asperger syndrome
NHS Choices information on Autism in adulthood
www.theautismdirectory.com A new online directory being developed by parents offering information, support and signposting. Go online and register for mailings.
Link to Parent Voice which provides information and support for the parents and carers of disabled children and young people, in Hampshire and Southampton.

Parents, carers and families

Information from Hampshire County Council's Care choice web pages for carers
Information from Hampshire County Council's Children's Services web pages
Publications for parents and carers
Frequently Asked Questions for parents, carers and families, from Hampshire Autistic Society
Information from the National Autistic Society written specifically for parents, carers, guardians, siblings, grandparents and partners of people with autism or Asperger syndrome.
Link to Parent Voice which provides information and support for the parents and carers of disabled children and young people, in Hampshire and Southampton.
NHS Choices information on living with Autism
www.theautismdirectory.com A new online directory being developed by parents offering information, support and signposting. Go online and register for mailings.

Professionals

Hampshire Autism Partnership Board
Information from the National Autistic Society for professionals working with people with Autism
www.theautismdirectory.com A new online directory being developed by parents offering information, support and signposting. Go online and register for mailings.
Intranet link - for Hampshire County Council staff accessing guidance. This internal link is only accessible to staff whilst logged on to Hantsnet pages.

Support groups

Local organisations and support groups

Hampshire Autistic Society - The Hampshire Autistic Society offers help and advice to people on the autistic spectrum, their carers and professionals across the South of England.
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Speakeasy Advocacy for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism & Asperger's Syndrome in Basingstoke
www.theautismdirectory.com A new online directory being developed by parents offering information, support and signposting. Go online and register for mailings.
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Local Hampshire NAS branches:

National organisations and support groups

National Autistic Society - the UK's foremost charity for people with autism spectrum disorders.

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