Membership

Join us today and help change lives

From our inception almost forty years ago the North East Autism Society has been built on sacrifice and generosity. Founded when a group of parents remortgaged their homes to see a specialist autism school established in Sunderland to help their own sons and daughters, and others alike them, this is no ordinary organisation.

Now supporting hundreds of autistic people and their families across the North-east, we deliver on-the-ground help and support where it's needed most to those who need it most.

Together our voices are louder, and we can celebrate autism acceptance. You can help the Society by becoming a member today.

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Latest

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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