Information, advice and guidance for children and families

Further advice and guidance

There is also a wide range of advice and guidance on the National Autistic Society's main website
National Autistic Society website

Information, advice and guidance


Autism Hampshire:





Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS):





Ask about Autism

A service for families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, whether you feel your child may be autistic, to diagnosis and beyond. They offer:

  • Free workshops and training encompassing many of the topics surrounding autism, both virtually and in-person in locations across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
  • Get-togethers will give parent carers the opportunity to share ideas and experiences, and a crucial support network to help you going forward.
  • BRAAIN is a signposting service offering free telephone appointments to help guide you and find the support you need. Whether that's details of the healthcare service you'll be referred to, details of support available, training opportunities, or social events for families.


Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services:





Hampshire Educational Psychology

Worried for children, colleagues and families? Contact them directly via their telephone support line. This is available for parents/carers, education setting staff and other children's services professionals working in Hampshire.


Autism Education Trust

Our branch information leaflets


We have produced the following information leaflets (pdfs) which can be downloaded by clicking on the titles below. These expand on information we have given at local seminars:






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Other support







  • KIDS (support for disabled children, young people and their families England)