Where to find advice and support for autistic people.
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates with and relates to others.
The National Autistic Society website Go to https://www.autism.org.uk/ (opens new window) has information on:
- what autism is
- diagnosing autism
Support for adults with autism
The Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) offers support and advice for adults with autism about:
- housing
- education
- relationships
- job coaching
They meet every Friday from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at the Create Centre, B Bond, Smeaton Road, Bristol, BS1 6XN.
You can:
- drop in for the advice service
- book a one to one session with a member of the Bristol Autism Spectrum Service team for help with a specific issue
They run support groups.
To find out more:
- visit the BASS website
- call 01275 796200
- email awp.bass@nhs.net
Support for carers of adults with autism
Find information about support for carers on our carers page.
The National Autistic Society Avon branch offers support to carers of adults with autism.
Support for children and young people with autism
We have a range of services that support children and young people with autism and their parents.
Find out more on the:
The National Autistic Society Bristol branch offers support to parents or carers of children with autism.
What we need to do and change
We're working in partnership with autistic people and others in Bristol to understand what we need to do and change.
To do this we are working through the Bristol Autism Strategy.