Autism Concern

Welcome

Autism Concern (formerly Northamptonshire Society for Autism) is a charity which provides support and options to people affected by all forms of autism in gaining independence and control of their lives.

County Council "U-Turn" on Charges for Transport for Post 16 Disabled Children

UPDATE 28th July 2010

"The start of a controversial new post-16 transport policy has been deferred by Northamptonshire County Council for six months following a furious backlash to the proposed changes". Chronicle & Echo 28th July 2010 Click HERE to read full article

Autism Concern continues to gather information to inform the impact on families independently of the review being undertaken by Northamptonshire County Council between now and January 2011.

Please continue to register your personal experiences as this information will be collated and form the basis of the next stage of our campaign to call a halt to the policy changes.

Click here to read the latest BBC Northamptonshire article

For more information and to have your say - click HERE!

Brackley Festival of Motorcycling supports Autism Concern

Autism Concern is pleased to announce that this year the Brackley Festival of Motorcycling has named us as one of their charities to support this year. The event will take place on 22nd August 2010.

Summer Holiday Fun

Check out the full complement of activities available for children and Families and keep the children occupied throughout the summer. We still have a few places on our Kettering and Daventry Activity day schemes. Call 01604 239404 to check availability or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

This year we have worked with FACT and the Spectrum Club to add a further compliment of events...

Golf 2010

The Golf Events run by Autism Concern in 2010 have to date been a great success with still more to come.

11th September 2010 - Paddy’s Golf Day

Paddy Loughnane and his committee are organising a golf day in aid of Autism Concern. It will take place on Saturday 11th September at Delapre Golf Club followed by food and entertainment at the Sun Inn Hardingstone. Places are still available...