Our Events

Bad Hair Day

We are inviting schools throughout the region to support the North East Autism Society by holding a ‘Bad Hair Day’ during Autism Awareness Week 1st-7th April 2019. Read more

Skydive

Are you an adrenaline junkie? Why not sign up to jump in World Autism Awareness Month.Read more

Walk for Autism

Join us to celebrate World Autism Awareness Month and take part in our Walk for Autism at Herrington Country Park. Read more

Tweed to Tees Cycle

Are you looking for a new challenge to kick-start your fitness goals? Join us on our first Tweed to Tees Cycle.Read more

Junior Great North Run 2019

Are you a keen young runner who would like to be part of the 6,000 runners who take part in the UK's biggest and most popular children's running event?Read more

Great North Run 2019

Join team NE-AS and be part of the World's Largest Half Marathon! Read more

Latest

Kerrie and Becca's Skydive

As part of Autism Acceptance Week, Kerrie and Becca will be Going for Gold and ticking off the ultimate bucket list challenge.

IT’S a hat trick for Sunderland!

We're celebrating this week after all three of our residential homes for children in Sunderland were ranked Outstanding by Ofsted.

Young autistic artist to star on TV with Davina McCall

Our ambassador, Jonathan Raiseborough, 20, of Darlington, will appear on ITV’s “This Time Next Year” on March 12 having succeeded in becoming an illustrator of a successful children’s book.

Darlington to launch campaign to be UK’s most autism-friendly town

BUSINESSES have joined forces to help a North-East town become the most autism-friendly place in the country

@ New Warlands Farm

New Warlands Farms is our purpose built vocational training centre based on the outskirts of Durham in 77 acres of farm and woodland.

About Us

Aycliffe School is an independent, purpose-built specialist school based at the North East Centre for Autism, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham for learners aged 3-19.

What is Autism?

Autism is defined as a ‘Spectrum Condition’ precisely because it manifests itself in so many different ways. Everyone is unique and autism affects everyone uniquely.

About Us

Thornhill Park School is an independent specialist school based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, for learners age four to 19.

Thornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College for individuals with autism, learning difficulties and, or disabilities aged 16-25 years old and is based at our North East Centre for Autism in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. A secondary campus is located at Houghall, Durham.