- Description
-
Are you a young autistic person? Are you a parent wondering how best to support your autistic child? Do you want to connect with other people like you? Then the Kids Autism HUB is for you.
At our Autism Hub you can:
- find accurate information about autism - bite-size information on a wide range of topics to help you to understand autism and find strategies that work for you
- hear from other young autistic people and their families
- take part in weekly online support groups where you can learn more about autism, ask questions, and hear the experiences of other people
- explore other autism services accross Essex, Southend and Thurrock who can help with your individual needs
Who is it for?
- young people aged 12 to 25 who have just received a diagnosis of autism or are going through the process of diagnosis
- the families of those young people
The service was co-produced by families from Southend, Essex and Thurrock who have lived experience of autism. We worked with young people and their parents/carers to plan every aspect of the service.
The information we provide is split into a range of bite-size topics chosen by the families in our steering groups. It was written by experts with their own lived experience of autism.
- Telephone
-
Phone - 01206 414 934
Text - 07361 587 876
- Email address
- Website
- Address
-
No local office - we are online only accross Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
- Date and time
-
The Kids Autism Hub website can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Weekly groups for parent/carers and young people run at various times each week, including afternoons and evenings.
- Is this free to all?
-
Yes - the Kids Autism Hub is free of charge
- Is a referral required?
-
You can self-refer by filling in the self-referral form.
Or you can be referred by an autism professional in the NHS or education. If you are being assessed for autism your NHS team or SENDCO can refer you. Information for professionals.
- Age range
-
Ages 12 to 25
