North East Autism Society

CQC reveals autistic youths held in mental health wards: Chief Executive responds to damning report

It’s been branded a UK shame, and constitutes yet another autism scandal hitting the headlines, but in the wake of yesterday’s CQC report into long-term segregation of autistic children in mental health wards, North East Autism Society chief executive, John Phillipson welcomes an admission of failing systems but says ‘we can’t allow this to be another Winterbourne View or Mendip House.’ Read more
Come and join the fun at ‘Royal Mascot’

Excitement is building with just over a week to go to the first "Royal Mascot" race at Redcar! Read more
The Autism Activists

An exciting exhibition featuring art created by a group of autistic young people to educate society about autism, through protest art. Read more
Record breaking turn out for Walk for Autism

At the culmination of week two in world autism acceptance month the North East Autism Society's annual Walk for Autism saw its largest turn out to date. Read more

Working passionately with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their families for almost 40 years.

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We have a wide range of services across the North East of England and support families living with autism, learning difficulties and, or disabilities.

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Our approach aims to support individuals to participate in society as independent and valued citizens, enjoying equal rights and opportunities but also enriching the world around them.

Events

Hanging Basket Workshop

Create your own summer hanging basket under the guidance of our horticulture expert Read more
Start: 15^th June, 2019 at 10:00am

End: 15^th June, 2019 at 2:00pm

Published: 23^rd April, 2019

Updated: 8^th May, 2019

Author: Abby Patterson

Location: New Warlands Farm, Holmside Lane, Edmondsley, County Durham, DH7 6EX
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Autism Activists Art Exhibition

An exciting exhibition featuring art created by a group of autistic young people to educate society about autism, through protest art. Read more
Start: 3^rd May, 2019 at 9:00am

End: 14^th June, 2019 at 4:00pm

Published: 18^th April, 2019

Updated: 3^rd May, 2019

Author: Abby Patterson

Location: Thought Foundation , Clarity House, Durham Road, Birtley, DH3 2TB
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Clarty Bairns

A proper muddy obstacle course for the whole family to enjoy! Read more
Start: 3^rd August, 2019 at 1:30pm

End: 3^rd August, 2019 at 2:30pm

Published: 9^th April, 2019

Author: Abby Patterson

Location: Broomley Grange, Hindley Road, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7RX
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News

CQC reveals autistic youths held in mental health wards: Chief Executive responds to damning report

It’s been branded a UK shame, and constitutes yet another autism scandal hitting the headlines, but in the wake of yesterday’s CQC report into long-term segregation of autistic children in mental health wards, North East Autism Society chief executive, John Phillipson welcomes an admission of failing systems but says ‘we can’t allow this to be another Winterbourne View or Mendip House.’ Read more
Star Awards 2019

Back by popular demand at our annual Star Awards ceremony, you can nominate a member of staff – or a team – from the North East Autism Society. Read more
Come and join the fun at ‘Royal Mascot’

Excitement is building with just over a week to go to the first "Royal Mascot" race at Redcar! Read more