Portfield School, a non-maintained special school based in Christchurch, Dorset, was founded in 1971 by parents of children with autism. Managed by Autism Wessex, the school supports children and young people with autism and associated difficulties aged 3-19.
We offer free information and advice on a range of autism related topics to help people with autism, families and professionals to access services and plan for the future. Advice and information is available on diagnosis, education, behaviour, employment, benefits and support services.
The service also includes drop-in groups, benefits workshops and autism training programmes.
Our Community Support and Residential Services offer a range of personalised social care services for people with autism and associated difficulties.
Our services are available to anyone who needs it - people with autism and associated difficulties, families and professionals. Anyone affected by autism can rely on us for support.
Autism Wessex is registered in England & Wales under charity number 1000792 at 22 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QL. We use cookies to improve your experience using this website.
