Our Events

Skydive

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

Rising Sun Scramble

Join us for our NEW 5K obstacle course fun-run: Rising Sun Scramble in July. Read more

Great North Run

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

Latest

North East Autism Society enjoys a slice of Royal Wedding fun

IF Prince Harry and Meghan Markle run out of cake the North East Autism Society is ready to step in.

New short break lodges - "this will be a Godsend for families affected by autism"

Hundreds of families affected by autism will benefit from the opening of four new luxury short-break lodges at our New Warlands Farm site in County Durham.

Teesside animators help bring Snowdrop to life

Children's book 'Snowdrop the Spikeshuffler' has been brought to life thanks to the help of Teesside University’s digital studio.

Sunderland AFC open second Sensory Viewing Room

Sunderland AFC has become one of the first clubs in world football to open a second Sensory Viewing Room within their stadium.

@ 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.

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.