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Support Services

Our Support Services team helps thousands of people every year. We carry out home and outreach visits, and provide advocacy support representing people affected by autism at social services and education reviews and other meetings

Advocacy and Outreach
autism london is currently introducing a charge for this service. Details of rates and referral procedures will be available on this site shortly.

Support Meetings
Many people benefit from attending our regular support groups in various London venues. Speakers are arranged for each meeting to talk on topics related to autism and Asperger syndrome. We are always open to ideas for what topics and speakers you would like to see

Parents and Carers Support Meetings

These meetings are designed for family members and professional carers to come and meet with autism london staff in order to discuss topics or issues of their own choosing or those arranged by autism london.

Dates for future Parent/carers meetings at The Limes are:

14th February 2008
13th March 2008
3rd April 2008
1st May 2008
5th June 2008
3rd July 2008

Address: The LIMES, Somers Rd, Walthamstow, E17 6RX

Give us a ring on 0845 6037954 to let us know you’ll be coming. This is an opportunity to obtain support and advice in person, and to meet other parents.We look forward to seeing you there!

For further information on dates, venues and times please contact us on: 0845 603 7954, or email us at: info@autismlondon.org.uk.

ALAG (autism london Asperger’s Group – mixed adults)

ALAG MEETINGS SCHEDULE

autism london Aspergers Group (ALAG) meetings will take place on :-

Tuesday 6th May 2008
Talk on 'Protection & Risk Factors on Offending in Individuals with AS' by Dr John Rowe. (Rescheduled from 4th March 2008)
Tuesday 3rd June 2008
Relationships - A talk by Sarah Hendrickx, from Aspire Training. Sarah has also written two books called 'Asperger Syndrome - A Love Story' and 'Love, Sex and Long Term Relationships' both published by Jessica Kingsly Publishers. Sarah will be bringing along copies of her book to the meeting.
Tuesday 1st July 2008
How to keep oneself Occupied - Ideas on things to do with spare time and how to develop those special interests!

6.30pm until 8.30pm
at The Conference Room, Aberdeen Centre
22-24 Highbury Grove, London N5 2EA

Contact Dee/Ethney for further information on:
0845 6037954, or email us at:
ethney@autismlondon.org.uk / dee@autismlondon.org.uk

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This is a support group for adults with Asperger syndrome living in the London area. It is a chance to meet others, to talk about common issues, and to support and help each other.

The group currently meets on the first Tuesday of the month in the evening from 6.30pm to 8.30 pm (this may sometimes vary due to bank holidays). Why not come along and give it a try?

Please try to arrive between 6.30 and 7pm. (Polite request: please do not attend before this time).

Anyone wishing to attend must book their place in advance by telephoning the autism london HelpLine on 0845 603 7954

Entry to the meeting is £1.00 for autism london Members and £3.00 for non-members payable on the evening.

There will be light refreshments/ snacks available.

Contact Dee or Ethney for further information on: 0845 603 7954, or email us at: info@autismlondon.org.uk

ALWAG (autism london Women’s Group)

This is a support group for women with Asperger syndrome living in the London area, which has monthly meetings facilitated by one of the autism london Support Services Officers. The meetings are a chance to meet other women facing similar difficulties, to talk about common issues, and to support, and gain support from each other.

Please Note: No current women's group meetings set at present.

Contact Dee or Ethney for further information on: 0845 603 7954, or email us at: info@autismlondon.org.uk

Support Services staff are:

Dee King - Support Officer (full-time)
Ethney Anderson - Support Officer (part-time)