What We Do
Autism Bedfordshire is an independent charity whose aim is to improve the quality of life for autistic children, young people and adults and their families. Our specific objectives are to:
- Reduce social isolation and improve psychological wellbeing for autistic people and their families.
- Reduce stress for parents/carers and improve their ability to cope with and manage the complex difficulties of their autistic children
- Improve awareness, knowledge and understanding about autism amongst families, professionals and the wider community.
Support for Adults
Support for Children
Support for Families, Practitioners and Services
What is Autism?
Find out more about this lifelong condition that affects more than one in 100 people.
What We Do
The costs to maintain the charity increase year on year. Find out how you can ensure that we are able to continue providing our services to the community.
Donations
Every donation will help us to help others…
could fund an initial phone call to a newly diagnosed person/their family.
could provide an adult, who lacks social skills, the opportunity to attend one of our social groups and build their confidence.
could fund two specialist workers to support autistic young people (age 10 – 17 years) at one of our Wanted Fun sessions.
could fund one evening youth club session, benefitting 10 autistic young people
could provide 15 autistic children the opportunity to go to the zoo and share the same life experiences as others their age.
Training Courses
We are now a leading provider of high quality autism training throughout Bedfordshire and beyond. We have developed a comprehensive range of quality, specialist training packages suitable for anyone wanting to increase their understanding of autism and knowledge of strategies to support individuals.
