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Support with Autism

Support Services

The National Autistic Society provides support, information and advice to autistic adults and children in the UK. They also provide support and information for families and carers.

The board helps to make sure that the needs of people with a learning disability, and who live in Wakefield, are met. They meet every two months at 10.30am at Sandal Rugby Club.

Find out more here.

The Curly Hair Project is an organisation that helps people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them. It was founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. 

 

Local Groups in Wakefield

Lift Up Friends  WAVE Autism  are both run by Together for Mental Wellbeing. 

There is also an autism directory that includes links to useful websites that provide information, advice and resources.

Libraries

Some libraries across the district include an Autism Book Resource for all ages. They have acoustic seating available to block our noise. You can find you local library here.

Sports and fitness

You can find a list of sports and fitness activities around the district on the Wakefield Council's website here.

Wakefield Autism Leisure Club is a small sports club for people with autism and learning disabilities. They have a range of activities such as swimming and football.

Open Country is a Yorkshire Charity that was set up to ensure that anyone with a disability or mental health condition can access and enjoy the countryside. 

You can find a directory of activities provided by Open Country here.

Help with finding employment

The National Autistic Society have a guide for autistic people who are looking or applying for a job. It includes whether you should diagnose your autism diagnosis to a potential employer. The guide can be found on their website here.

The Restart Scheme helps people get back into work. They have a team of experts who will help you take the next steps to getting back to work.

You can find out more about the scheme here.

Scope provides information and advice for people with disabilities to find paid employment.

Find more on their website.

The Base Association for Supported Employment (BASE): They provide information to help you to search for the right job for you.

More information can be found here.

Help with managing your money

MoneysuperMarket.com has created some training on money management. They have created this in partnership with the National Autistic Society. The training can be found here.

DIAL Wakefield can also provide information and advice on money management. Visit their website to find out more about what they provide.

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Last updated: 03/10/2022