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  1. Help & Advice
  2. Useful Services

Useful Services

Our Useful Services Tool can help you find the support, information, and resources you need. Please see all categories listed below.

For a downloadable copy of our latest Signposting Directory please click here.

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Activities & Socialising

Activities & Socialising

List of services that provide socialising opportunities to meet like-minded individuals. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 8th June, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Advice Services & Helplines

Advice Services & Helplines

Find Autism advice services, helplines and guidance for all ages and locations. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Dave Taylor

Assistance Dogs

Assistance Dogs

List of charities that provide assistance dogs for individuals on the Autistic Spectrum. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Autism Friendly Environments

Autism Friendly Environments

Many cinemas and theatres now offer autism-friendly screenings and live performances. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2022

Updated: 27th May, 2022

Author: Dave Taylor

Behaviour & Communication

Behaviour & Communication

Support services for challenging behaviour and overcoming communication barriers. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Benefits & Financial Advice

Benefits & Financial Advice

Find a list of benefits advice and welfare rights services local to you. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Bereavement

Bereavement

Advice, support and counselling for coping with the loss of a relative, friend or loved one. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Books & Guides

Books & Guides

List of books and guides for individuals with Autism, as well as their families and professionals. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Carer Support

Carer Support

Information, financial support and advice services for carers looking after someone Autistic. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Covid-19

Covid-19

Resources and advice for the Autistic community during the Coronavirus pandemic and how to cope with isolation. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Dating Sites

Dating Sites

Here you will find a list of safe online autistic dating sites and apps. Read more

Published: 8th June, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Education

Education

List of educational support services for children and young people on the Autistic Spectrum. You can also see our Facebook Groups section for a list of online education support groups. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Employment & Work Experience

Employment & Work Experience

List of services that provide employment support and training for individuals with Autism, as well as work experience opportunities. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 17th June, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Facebook Pages and Groups

Facebook Pages and Groups

Online support groups for families and children with Autism, including Facebook Groups for education advice, home schooling support or groups to find like-minded people. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Grants & Funding

Grants & Funding

Caring for someone with Autism can become expensive so here are some services that provide funds, grants and benefits. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 14th June, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care

Here you will find a list of Health and Social Care services accessible for all ages and locations. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Hearing & Vision

Hearing & Vision

This page lists services that support people who are experiencing hearing loss and/or vision loss, as well as those who are blind and deaf. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Help for Addiction

Help for Addiction

Guidance and support services to anyone who is affected by alcohol and drug addictions. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Housing

Housing

Here you will be able to find a list of housing support services and information on food banks. You can also see our benefits section for more useful links. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 18th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Legal Advice

Legal Advice

These services offer legal support and advice on a range of topics and issues. This includes information on equality and human rights for those on the Autism Spectrum. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Services and charities that offer support and information to those in the LGBTQ+ community. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Mental Health

Mental Health

Mental Health support services for all ages and areas, including counselling and therapy. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Here you will be able to find occupational therapists near you. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Psychology

Psychology

This page contains a list of Educational, Clinical, Mental Health and Occupational Psychologists. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Respite

Respite

Here are a list of Respite care opportunities so that you can take a break. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Sensory Assessments

Sensory Assessments

Here you can find a list of services that provide Sensory Assessments. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Sleep

Sleep

This webpage contains useful information and services to help with sleep. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Staying Safe

Staying Safe

List of resources and services to help keep you safe and protect yourself online and offline. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Travel

Travel

Guidance, support and resources for travelling independently with Autism. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

Wellbeing & Hygiene

Wellbeing & Hygiene

Wellbeing services and information on staying healthy for individuals with Autism. Read more

Published: 11th May, 2022

Author: Madison Starkings

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    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.

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    Silly Sock Day is back! Join us on Friday 31st March and wear your brightest, silliest socks for the day in return for a donation to Autism Anglia.

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    Health & Hygiene

    Keeping on top of your health and hygiene when you are living with an autism spectrum condition is not always easy. Every individual has different issues in this area...

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Donate Now

Donate Now

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

Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2022

Author: Anna Rogers

Doucecroft School Outdoor Play Park

Doucecroft School Outdoor Play Park

Help us to provide an amazing space for the students at Doucecroft School where they can play, learn and form friendships. Read more

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Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 13th April, 2022

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Location: Abbots Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester, Co6 3QL

Autism Passport

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

Published: 31st March, 2022

Updated: 25th April, 2022

Author: Dave Taylor

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