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First Point For Information
The Wessex Autistic Society, working in partnership with the National Autistic Society, provides an informatopn and advice service reflecting current research and provided by experienced advisors in autism. Our aim is to support you with any problems you have relating to autism.
You are welcome to visit by appointment, or to contact us by telephone, fax or email. We may even be able to arrange to visit you at home. All out staff are fully trained and highly experienced. All information we receive is treated with confidentiality; the information and advice we give is free, accurate, confidential and impartial.
All the information and advice we provide is FREE, as the service is funded entirely through grants and donations.
The Society provides a comprehensive information and advice service and, working in partnership with the National Autistic Society, has published some information sheets below which we hope you find useful. If you would like to speak with an adviser please call betwee10am and 4pm on 01305 213135 or email advice@twas.org.uk and we will endeavour to get back to you without delay.
INFORMATION SHEETS
Statement of Special Educational Needs DDA in Education Exclusion from School Statutory Assessment Understanding Difficulties at Lunch & Breaktime Individual Education Plan Advocacy Tips for Parents Annual Review Information Sheet Education from Primary to Secondary Education - Choosing a School Education - Permanent Exclusion Claiming Disability Living Allowance
- Autism Focus Group
- The Society provides a comprehensive information and advice service, and as a member of the Dorset, Bournemouth & Poole Autism Focus Group, sponsors the production of an information pack for parents and carers of newly diagnosed children.
The pack can be requested from the information and advice service or downloaded here
- Contact Us
- We respond promptly to requests for information about a wide range of issues including diagnosis, education and respite care. To find out how easy it is to get in touch pleaseClick Here