Family Support Providing community-based care and support for autistic people and their families. Family Support works with autistic children, young people, and adults, helping them to access activities in the community, build friendships, and develop independent living skills. Every support package is tailored to the family’s needs and what the individual enjoys and can range from a four-hour session to several days of ongoing support. With our dedicated Activity Support Assistants, the people in our care are able to develop crucial skills and experience activities they may otherwise miss out on. What families say… Liam found mornings very difficult due to difficulties transitioning from his house to the taxi. Family Support offered support via a 1:1 worker who implemented a visual timetable and a timer to support the transition. Liam is now able to get into his taxi much quicker and with less anxiety. His Mum is able to help her 4-year-old get dressed. Support for children and young people We work with children and young people from ages 4-18 who live at home with parents or carers, to help keep families together under one roof. Our support is available outside of school or education, and can cover extra-curricular activities, weekends, and school holidays. Children and young people are supported to access activities they enjoy, or that the family would like support to access, and to build friendships and develop independence. Support for adults Our support for adults aged-18 and over focuses on building skills to support independent living. As well as community inclusion and social activities, we support adults to gain skills such as managing their budgets, buying essentials and preparing meals. We aim to help autistic adults to be able to live independently, supported in their own home. How to access Most referrals for family support are made by local authorities. If you are working with a social worker, you can let them know you want to discuss the option of NEAS family support. If you would like more information, please get in touch with our team to arrange a chat. Contact a member of the team Manage Cookie Preferences