"When a child is diagnosed with autism the need for early intervention is key. The society was instrumental in contributing to the Government's recently published Early Support Programme Family Pack.
We also run early years programmes such as EarlyBird and help! which support parents in understanding how autism affects their child.
"Other services include a helpline, an advocacy for education service and a befriending scheme, as well as six non profit-making schools and colleges for students across the spectrum.
"The society continues to lobby the Government to ensure the interests of those with autism are fairly represented."
Eileen Hopkins, director of development; Tel: 0845 070 4004 www.autism.org.uk
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