An overview of Autism Concern Autism Concern (formerly known as Northamptonshire Society for Autism) was formed in 1991 and registered as a charity in 1997 (charity number 1062611) and owes its beginnings to a group of parents of autistic children, who recognised that services for autistic people in the county were fragmentary and inadequate, particularly with regards to practical support following diagnosis. They determined that they would promote the care, treatment and education of children and adults with autism and to secure for them provision commensurate with their need
Autism Concern has now grown to over 450 voting members and has an immediate impact on thousands of people’s lives.
Our Mission
The charity is a ‘parent led’ organisation whose mission is to provide high quality services to people across the autistic spectrum throughout their lives which will maximise their opportunities and add to the quality of their lives and that of their families and carer
The organisation also seeks to raise public awareness of autism in order that a greater understanding of the condition in the community will relieve the stresses of the person with autism and their carers and in order to raise the vital funds needed to provide current services.
Our Values
We will always seek to conduct relationships with our people, clients, supporters, volunteers and members on a basis of respect and mutually understood expectation
- We will always value the contribution of our people, clients, supporters, volunteers and Society members and endeavour to provide appropriate recognition and rewards.
- We will promote social inclusion through community involvement and we will work to remove any barriers that discriminate against any individual.
- We will encourage everyone working for Autism Concern to understand the importance of their contribution and how their involvement is fundamental to our mission.
- We recognise that we are a community-based organisation that will always endeavour to listen and consult with members of our community and provide services that they need.
Our Aims and Objective
To promote the care, treatment and education of children, young people, and adults with autism and to secure for them provision commensurate with their needs.
- To increase public awareness regarding the problems and circumstances of people with autism and the impact on their families and carers, encouraging their acceptance and support in the community.
- To be available to all people with autism and their families and carers for advice, support and practical care provision.
- To foster mutual help, co-operation and friendship between parents, families, carers, helpers and those entrusted with the care of people with autism.
Our Core Services
Autism Concern provides a range of services categorised as follows:
- Information, Advice, Advocacy and Guidance for parents/ carers, professionals and people on the autistic spectrum.
- Children and Young People: care, learning, development and activity programmes for children and young people – age and ability appropriate and led my their own choices.
- Training and awareness: courses, e-learning, conference, talks and presentations for parents, carers, professionals and volunteer recruitment.
