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Autism Central

Are you a family member or carer of an autistic child or adult? Are you looking for support, but not sure where to start? As parents and carers of autistic children, young people and adults, it can be hard to find help when you’re trying to get the right support. Autism Central aims to make it easier to learn more about autism and services available to you.

Our Autism Central Hubs offer guidance to families, carers and personal assistants of autistic people. All of our sessions are run by Peer Educators. These are parents or carers of autistic people, who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with you.

They offer group and one-to-one sessions to help you and other parents and carers find the information and services available in your area. Hubs may also run events such as workshops, drop-in sessions, coffee mornings or virtual meet-ups.

Find out more HERE.

Who can use this service?

Any parent or carer of an autistic child/children/young person/adult in Essex (including Southend and Thurrock) and Hertfordshire.

How are services delivered?

Virtual group meetings and 1-to-1 telephone/Teams calls.

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Autism Central

PeerSupportHub@essex.gov.uk

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County Hall ,19 Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH

Service can be delivered by phone, video or email Service can be delivered face to face




Service last updated 01/01/0001

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