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Muddy Fun Run

Join us on Saturday 19th March for a family mud run with obstacles. No times, no pressure... just fun! 2-4pm, The Playground, Bury St Edmunds
Specialist Occupational Therapist – Children Services

Doucecroft School are seeking a part time Occupational Therapist to fulfil a rewarding and varied position, with term time hours and a flexible working arrangement, what is not to love about tis job?!
Female Outreach Support Worker, Norfolk

Our Outreach Service supports individuals with an autism spectrum condition who live in their own homes, or with their families. You will help and encourage them to access community-based activities and work towards their individual goal plans. You will give support to gain and develop daily life skills, promote independence and help them engage in social activities.
Autistic Women Live Webinar - 25 April 2022

Join our experienced autism trainers as they discuss some of the common trait autistic women, common strategies which women tend to rely on, and some of the reasons for a late diagnosis.

Autism Employment Fair 2022

Speak face-to-face with various local and national employers at this one-day event. Recruiters will be from a variety of different industries on the day, all keen to offer employment opportunities to autistic jobseekers.
Autism Friendly Covid Vaccinations in Colchester

Autism Anglia is working with the NHS to provide an ‘autism friendly’ space for vaccinations in Colchester.
Co-op East Dereham’s generous donation to help local autistic adults

Generous shoppers have ensured Autism Anglia’s Norfolk Opportunities Centre can develop a new music, sensory and wellbeing department for autistic adults. The Co-op in East Dereham selected local charity, Autism Anglia as one of the beneficiaries of the Co-op local community fund.
Autism Anglia advocates to empower young autistic people

Autism Anglia’s North East Essex Advocacy Service offers independent, impartial and confidential support to families, carers, autistic children, and young people, age 0 -25 years, in Colchester and Tendring.
Working in Partnership – Pinpoint Cambridgeshire

Pinpoint is a Cambridgeshire based charity that provides help and support to parents of children with disabilities and additional needs. Autism Anglia’s External Training Team has been working with Pinpoint for the past twelve months providing online training on a variety of subjects to support parents of autistic children.
Working In Partnership – Suffolk County Council Workforce Development

Workforce Development has commissioned Autism Anglia’s training team to deliver ‘Supporting Adults with Autism training’. The bespoke workshops have successfully been delivered virtually.
Working In Partnership - Mid and North East Essex Mind

Autism Anglia’s expert trainers are providing workshops to young autistic people being supported by Mid and North East Essex Mind.
"Seeing the difference you make to someone’s life, no matter how small, is so rewarding"

Hayley Favell shares her experiences of working for Autism Anglia
New Outdoor Learning Space Created At Doucecroft School

Autism Anglia Doucecroft School has opened a Transition Garden in the grounds of the school.
Emotions are high as families are reunited

Our Adult Services team has worked extremely hard to ensure everyone in our care has been protected as much as possible by putting new procedures in place, whilst finding new ways to keep our service users in contact with their families and reduce isolation.

Current Vacancies

Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...
What is an Autism Alert Card?

Autism Anglia offers a credit card sized Autism Alert Card as a way of boosting confidence and giving peace of mind if encountering emergency situations... PLEASE NOTE that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in processing Autism Alert Card applications. Apply for an alert card...
Getting an Autism Diagnosis

The pathways to getting an assessment for autism vary greatly between areas so this page will provide you with guidance on how the process may look when you start.
Signs of Autism in Pre-school Age Children

Although every individual on the autism spectrum has different needs and displays different signs, there are signs that you can look out for if you think that you or someone you know might have autism...
Norfolk

We are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area.
1. About the Diagnostic Service

Autism Anglia's Diagnostic Service provides 'Gold Standard' assessments for both children and adults. Located within a new, purpose-built Diagnostic Centre at Doucecroft School in Colchester, Essex. Find Out More...
Silly Sock Day 2022

Silly Sock Day is back!! Join us on Friday 1st April and wear your brightest, craziest socks for the day in return for a donation to Autism Anglia.
Doucecroft School

Doucecroft School in Colchester is an autism-specific day and residential school for children aged 3-19 years. Learn more...
Suffolk

We are aware of the following support groups running in the Suffolk area.
Apply for an Autism Alert Card

The fastest way to apply for an Alert Card (including a replacement card) is by completing our simple online application form, either on your computer or via your smartphone/tablet.

Donate Now

Your donation to Autism Anglia will help us to continue improving the lives of people with autism in this region. Read more

Support Workers - Full & Part Time in Dereham & Norwich

This role is varied, and every day is different, so being adaptable is an important quality. Our priority is our commitment and passion to enable the best opportunities for the people we support, encouraging independence and promoting choice. We focus on the person and supporting them to live their best life. Read more

Autism Passport

Our Autism Passport is for autistic individuals and can be used in a variety of situations, e.g. court settings, police stations, Job Centres... Get Your Copy... Read more