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Child Family Support

Our flexible outreach service helps people on the autism spectrum to access opportunities and activities outside their home. 

This is a FREE service for families looking for support, advice and information.

This is a FREE service for families looking for support, advice and information.

This online support is available for families across Durham and is suitable for those usually supported by our face-to-face sessions, including Toddler Groups, Family Support Groups and Family Workshops, or those who need extra support at this time. Read more

Published: 18th May, 2020

Updated: 6th January, 2021

Author: Lisa Taylor

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Little Sparks Groups

Little Sparks Groups

We are currently running Little Sparks groups for preschool autistic children and their parents/carers. The groups are been delivered by an autism practitioner from NEAS, as well as a music practitioner from Sage Gateshead. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2019

Updated: 5th September, 2019

Author: Lisa Taylor

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  • Child Family Support
Our Services

Our Services

We uphold a vision to support children and young people within their communities, to access the support they need and when they need it. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2015

Updated: 17th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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Safe

Safe

Each staff member is equipped with the knowledge and training for supporting our service users on an individual level. Read more

Published: 30th October, 2015

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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Effective

Effective

Our services strive to improve the lives of all our service users by promoting their independence. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2015

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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Caring

Caring

Care is planned and delivered in a way that was intended to ensure people's safety and welfare. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2015

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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Responsive

Responsive

This service runs 365 days a year and the hours per service user depends on their provision. Read more

Published: 24th October, 2015

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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  • Child Family Support
Well Led

Well Led

We have a comprehensive management structure which ensures the promotion of a safe, caring and open culture. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2015

Updated: 25th February, 2020

Author: Vincent Ash

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    Everything’s better as a team

    Melissa Hodgson and Holly Redden work together as Learning Support Assistants at Thornbeck College, and they agree that without the support of the team at the college, they could probably not do the job.

  • We Are Open

    We Are Open

    NEAS is continuing to provide a wide range of services to support autistic and neurodiverse people, and their families, during the biggest public health crisis in living memory.

  • Supporting families with autistic children - 16/03/21

    Supporting families with autistic children - 16/03/21

    Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors.

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    Supporting families with autistic children - 09/03/21

    Sessions are aimed at professionals supporting autistic children and their families in the education, social care and health sectors.

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    Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    Adult Day Services - New Warlands Farm is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

  • Our sites

    Our sites

  • What is Autism?

    Autism is the word used to describe a lifelong difference in a person’s neurology. It’s very difficult to say exactly what ‘it’ is because it can’t be separated from the person.

  • What we do

    What we do

    We help remove barriers to support individuals with autism and learning difficulties into employment. This new service has been designed to support both the individual, and also the employer.

  • Child Residential Care

    Child Residential Care

    We design individual programmes for each child or young person who stays in one of our residences to ensure their specific needs are met. We offer weekly, termly and 52 week residential placements.

  • What We Believe

    What We Believe

    We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.

  • Our Homes

    Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties

  • Trampolining Sessions

    Trampolining Sessions

    Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.

  • Family Workshops

    Family Workshops

    Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering is all about making a difference to other people's lives. Taking time out to change things for the better can be great fun. Find out about the list of roles available and the benefits volunteering can have.

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How to donate

By giving a donation or regular gift you are supporting the vital work we do with children, young people and their families. Read more

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Published: 6th November, 2013

Updated: 10th December, 2020

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