Autism Wessex

Autism affects around 700,000 people in the UK. If you include their families, autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people.

Anyone affected by autism can rely on us for support.

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Client stories

Early autism recognition for the right support

Life is a curious thing. Because our daughter contracted a cold and developed a fever, she suffered a febrile seizure at 16 months old.

I never hugged my Children. Not Ever. Not Once.

There is life before marriage and after marriage. Life before children and after children. There is life before diagnosis and life after diagnosis.

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Events

Parent Support & Information Session: Bee Mindful

4 May 2018 10:30am to 12:30pm

These sessions offer parents and carers of children and young people with autism and associated difficulties the chance to meet others and gain expert information and advice in an informal, friendly setting.

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Blog

Never Let Your Diagnosis Get You Down - a student's perspective of life with autism

25 Apr 2018

Autism & Physical Health Survey from University of Cambridge

25 Apr 2018

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Relaxed Concert

12 Apr 2018

Middle Path Residential Home is Awarded ‘GOOD’ CQC Rating

5 Apr 2018

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About Autism

Diagnosis

Education

Hospital and Care Passport

What is autism?

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Autism Wessex

Autism affects around 700,000 people in the UK. If you include their families, autism is a part of daily life for 2.8 million people.

Anyone affected by autism can rely on us for support.

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Client stories

Early autism recognition for the right support

I never hugged my Children. Not Ever. Not Once.

Events

Parent Support & Information Session: Bee Mindful

Blog

Never Let Your Diagnosis Get You Down - a student's perspective of life with autism

Autism & Physical Health Survey from University of Cambridge

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra - Relaxed Concert

Middle Path Residential Home is Awarded ‘GOOD’ CQC Rating

About Autism

Diagnosis

Education

Hospital and Care Passport

What is autism?