Autism Together

Who we are

Our Background
At Autism Together it is our mission to bring richness and joy into the lives of those on the spectrum. No two autistic people are affected by the condition in the same way, so we work with each person to help them lead more fulfilling lives.

Our charity began in 1968 when a group of forward-thinking parents, concerned at the complete lack of services available for their children, decided to stand up and be counted.

Since then, we have grown and developed into one of the country’s leading providers of services for autistic people; offering a wide range of residential services, supported living, day services, and specialist autism training.

As a highly specialist provider, we recognise that each person has a right to live their life as they determine. Being person-centred is one of our core values and we live and breathe it.

Our highly-trained staff work with each individual to create a shared understanding of their strengths and needs, and to ensure that their preferred way of communicating is respected and implemented. We also engage with our community through events and engagement, to highlight understanding, awareness and acceptance.

Our culture and values

Our Ethos
Our philosophy remains firmly rooted in a belief that we begin with what people can do, not with what they can’t - by listening to the individual and acknowledging that they are the expert in their autism.

Our support begins with the person and a shared understanding of what is important to them, and what their strengths and needs are.

Our support approaches are individualised so that staff can communicate in different ways depending on each person’s communication needs. Staff are all consistent in the way they use communication strategies with individuals.

Our support approaches are focused on developing lifelong learning and skills development. Our autism strategies help people develop by taking into account their communication needs, thinking patterns, social understanding, and sensory differences.

No two autistic people are affected by autism in the same way, so everything we do is person-centred, to meet the unique needs of each person. At Autism Together we work with each individual to help them overcome any difficulties, helping them lead a brighter and more fulfilling life.

As a specialist provider of support to autistic people, Autism Together recognises that each person has a right to live their life as they determine.