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Some of our services start from the age of five, with the majority of services centring around provision of excellent support services for autistic adults.
Autism Initiatives is one of the founder members of The Autism Alliance. If you are looking for services in other parts of the UK or for support with diagnosis then another member of the Autism Alliance may be able to help you. Follow this link to find out about Autism charities in other areas.
Please note: Select which geographical service area you are interested in on the contact form. If your area does not appear in the list then we do not offer direct services in your area and we recommend you contact the Autism Alliance to find out about other quality support providers.
Last year, A Great Little Place was delighted to be awarded ‘Café of the Year’, and the team are excited to be nominated again for 2024. Hoping to retain their winning title, the social enterprise looks forward to attending this year’s awards ceremony, which is set to take place later this spring.
The public vote invites the Southport community to choose from an array of local businesses across 12 different categories. Voting is currently live here and is set to close on 5 April 2024.
A Great Little Place is one of Autism initiatives’ best-loved social enterprises. First established in 2010, the café has become a hub of the Southport community, welcoming loyal customers to enjoy homemade food and barista coffee in the stunning surroundings of the Atkinson.
Proud to display the slogan ‘great coffee, great food, for a great reason’, the café works alongside schools and education services to create work experience and employment opportunities for young autistic people. The experience gained at A Great Little Place has been described as “life-changing”, and the team are passionate about the difference they make.
In 2023, A Great Little Place received thousands of votes from the public and encouragement from customers. The team are so grateful for all of the support shown over the years, and would greatly appreciate your vote in this year’s awards to help them retain their winning spot.
Please vote before 5 April here and don’t forget to spread the word! You can also keep up with the latest news about A Great Little Place on Facebook.
Autism Initiative’s Highland One Stop Shop is looking forward to delivering a pilot employability project for autistic adults thanks to funding from the SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund.
Registrations open January 22nd, inviting all ages and abilities to step up to the Walk for Autism 2024 fundraising challenge.
A Visual Journey will be on display at the ArtHouse, Eastbank Street, Southport from:- 13 February to 24 February 2024. The gallery is open on:- Tuesday to Friday, from:- 10 am to 3 pm, and
This year, autistic author Richard Haslam released the fourth instalment of his extraordinary Now.Here saga.
As the 17th annual National Apprenticeship Week begins we're delighted to share our Q&A with Kyle #NAW2024
The Haven School is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024. Based in Mold, the award-winning school offers specialist provision for 11 to 19-year-olds with autism.
It’s really important that everyone in Scotland is aware of the proposed Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill.
Candice Swallow, who uses our services in Blackpool, is excelling as a professional artist. She has signed with an agent and is celebrating being part of an exhibition in New York.
Last month, students at Autism Initiatives’ Peterhouse School were delighted to receive an award from NOW Festival, a mental health festival in Liverpool.
Autism Initiatives Scotland will be celebrating the 11th anniversary of Highland One Stop Shop with two group walks taking place in Inverness on Tuesday 26th March and Tuesday 2nd March.