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| Education and schools |
We run a range of non profit-making schools and colleges for students of all ages with widely varying needs, including more able students and those with high support needs arising out of challenging behaviours. We also offer outreach services. |
| Housing and independent living |
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We provide a range of services in England, Scotland and Wales for adults including residential services, day centres and assistance to live independently. |
| Support for families and carers |
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Details of the support we offer to families affected by autism, including parent seminars and workshops; the help! parent support programme; and early intervention training for parents and carers of young children. |
| Social support for people with autism |
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Our social groups are membership groups offered across the UK for people at the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum. Check here to see if we are running one in your area. |
| Employment support |
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Our employment support services for people with autism and Asperger syndrome. |
| Courses and training |
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Learning oppotunities: find out more about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) for parents, profesionals and people with an ASD. |
| Telephone helplines |
Autism Helpline: general information service for all those affected by autism spectrum disorders in the UK. Parent to Parent Line: volunteer-run telephone support for parents by parents. Advocacy for Education is volunteer-run: Education Advice Line offers advice and information on special educational needs; the Tribunal Support Scheme is for parents wishing to challenge decisions. |
| Diagnosing complex needs |
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The NAS Lorna Wing Centre for Autism is an assessment service for children, adolescents and adults with complex social and communication disorders throughout the UK. Training courses are available for professionals in the use of the Diagnostic Interview for Social and Communication Disorders (DISCO) for diagnosis and assessment. |
| Information and research services |
We offer a range of information services for people with ASDs, families and professionals. These include our UK-wide Autism Services Directory, professional research tools and an online shop selling books, leaflets, videos, DVDs and CD-ROMs. |
| Autism Accreditation |
An autism-specific quality assurance programme for over 260 organisations throughout the UK and across the globe including local authorities, NHS trusts, education authorities, local autism societies and private companies. |
| Across the UK and overseas |
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Service coverage by nation, plus lists of the main national and international not-for-profit groups overseas offering help and support. |
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A complete listing of the services provided by the NAS across the UK.
