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  • Creation of 250 jobs as NEAS continues to grow

    Creation of 250 jobs as NEAS continues to grow

    North East Autism Society is creating 250 additional jobs across the North-east, as demand for our services increases. Read more

  • Tyneside teen calls for more support for young carers

    Tyneside teen calls for more support for young carers

    Niamh Latham, 17, provides invaluable support for her autistic younger brother Frank. Read more

  • Life Science Centre awarded Gold Standard for autism acceptance

    Life Science Centre awarded Gold Standard for autism acceptance

    Life Science Centre, in Newcastle, has become the first visitor attraction to receive our Gold Standard Autism Acceptance award. Read more

  • North-east mum's personal mission for autism acceptance

    North-east mum's personal mission for autism acceptance

    Acceptance is a way of life for the Timothy family, as dad Matt and kids Scarlett and Dylan have all been diagnosed as autistic. Read more

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Creation of 250 jobs as NEAS continues to grow

Creation of 250 jobs as NEAS continues to grow

North East Autism Society is creating 250 additional jobs across the North-east, as demand for our services increases. Read more

Published: 14th April, 2021

Author: Jessica Galley

Tyneside teen calls for more support for young carers

Tyneside teen calls for more support for young carers

Niamh Latham, 17, provides invaluable support for her autistic younger brother Frank. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Jessica Galley

Life Science Centre awarded Gold Standard for autism acceptance

Life Science Centre awarded Gold Standard for autism acceptance

Life Science Centre, in Newcastle, has become the first visitor attraction to receive our Gold Standard Autism Acceptance award. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2021

Updated: 6th April, 2021

Author: Jessica Galley

North-east mum's personal mission for autism acceptance

North-east mum's personal mission for autism acceptance

Acceptance is a way of life for the Timothy family, as dad Matt and kids Scarlett and Dylan have all been diagnosed as autistic. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Jessica Galley

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autistic children are just naughty

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autistic children are just naughty

For World Autism Acceptance Week we’ve decided to fact check the most popular autism assertions. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autism can be cured

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autism can be cured

For World Autism Acceptance Week we’ve decided to fact check the most popular autism assertions. Read more

Published: 1st April, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autistic people can’t show empathy

FAKE NEWS. The claim: Autistic people can’t show empathy

Fact checking the most popular autism assumptions. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

North-East poised to go gold to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week

North-East poised to go gold to celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week

With a long list of local authorities and their landmarks ready to ‘go gold’, it looks set to be another record-breaking year for the region’s leading autism-specific service provider. Read more

Published: 30th March, 2021

Updated: 1st April, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

Mum’s pride in six-year-old son ahead of Walk for Autism Acceptance

Mum’s pride in six-year-old son ahead of Walk for Autism Acceptance

Jacob Sinclair opened up about his autism diagnosis for the first time ahead of NEAS' Walk for Autism Acceptance. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2021

Author: Jessica Galley

Autism acceptance and why it is crucial

Autism acceptance and why it is crucial

"We don't expect always to be understood, but we desire to be validated," says Ashley Jones. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

Family thank NEAS for ‘wonderful’ care and dedication following Euan’s death

Family thank NEAS for ‘wonderful’ care and dedication following Euan’s death

NEAS staff are mourning the loss of Euan Still, who spent more than 20 years inspiring smiles at the Society. Read more

Published: 25th March, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

Charity organises pioneering virtual conference for World Autism Week

Charity organises pioneering virtual conference for World Autism Week

The conference will be hosted by the North East Autism Society on Thursday, April, and will be free for everyone to attend. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2021

Author: Abby Patterson

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    North East Autism Society is creating 250 additional jobs across the North-east, as demand for our services increases.

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  • Adult Day Services - ‏‏‎‎‏‏‎ New Warlands Farm

    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.

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  • 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.

  • 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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