Our Events

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

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

Hanging Basket Workshop

Create your own summer hanging basket under the guidance of our horticulture expert Read more

New Warlands Farm Summer Fete

We hope you can join us for our annual Summer Fete at New Warlands Farm. Read more

Clarty Bairns

A proper muddy obstacle course for the whole family to enjoy! 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

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.’

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.

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!

Going’s good for Royal Mascot

A RACING panda and a hedgehog will be taking on all-comers when a North-East racecourse turns into “Royal Mascot” in aid of a pioneering charity.

@ 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.

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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

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.