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INFORMATION & ADVICE SERVICE
Our information and advice service has been brought in-house under The Wessex Autistic Society in partnership with The National Autistic Society.
This service remains FREE at the point of delivery funded by grants and donations.
Advice on any autism related issue, as well as information on the benefits available to those with autism and related learning difficulties is available Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm on 01305 213135.
Working in partnership with The National Autistic Society we are able to provide you access to a comprehensive selection of information sheets on a range of topics.
Our information and advice service is designed to provide parents, families, individuals with autism and professionals with impartial, comprehensive and accurate information regarding a wealth of issues, these include:

- Support/Social Groups
- Find out more about drop in groups and support groups throughout Dorset and Somerset. Find out more

- Autism Friendly Screenings at Plaza Cinema, Dorchester
- With support from our Information and Advice Team, the Plaza Cinema in Dorchester will be hosting autism friendly screenings every Tuesday at 12pm from 27th September. Find out more

- Free DLA Workshops
- If you are in need of guidance on how to apply for Disability Living Allowance, find out more at one of our free DLA Workshops.

- Information for Parents and Carers
- Please download a copy of our Information Pack for Parents and Carers
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