Star Awards

Inspirational Leader

This award is for leaders – at any level who make a difference to our services. Read more

Newcomer / Rising Star

This category is for staff who have started working for the North East Autism Society, for the first time, in the last two years and is not age specific. Read more

Unsung Hero - Most Valuable Player

This award recognises an individual who embodies the statement ‘it wouldn’t be the same without you’ within their service area. Read more

Chairman’s Award – Extra Mile

This award recognises an exceptional team or individual who goes out of their way to put people first.. Read more

Making a Difference Award

This award is for an individual or team, demonstrating an improvement or innovation which has made a positive difference. Read more

Team of the Year Award

This award recognises a new or established team within any are of the Society, that can demonstrate impressive achievement through excellence in teamwork. Read more

The People’s Choice Award

This category is aimed at seeking out an outstanding performance made by an individual or team. Read more

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is for an individual whose contribution to the North East Autism Society or the field of autism and neurodiversity is almost immeasurable. Read more

Latest

Diet and Nutrition

Diet and nutrition are a key element of everyone's lives, but we know that for autistic people this can create challenges.

Staying Safe

Staying safe is paramount for all of us and as family members one of your main priorities will be to keep your family member safe and well.

Sunderland runner pledges to run 100 miles in month

Craig Henderson, 39, from Sunderland, is nearly halfway to his goal of running 100 sponsored miles by the end of June in aid of NEAS.

Transitions

Transitions happen every day but we rarely notice them.

New Warlands Farm

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

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

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

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

We provide a wide – and ever growing – range of services for children, young people and adults who are on the autism spectrum.

Our Homes

Creating a 'home from home' environment for autistic children and those with learning difficulties

Trampolining Sessions

Our FREE trampolining lessons are open to children, young people and adults with special needs.

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children in the home environment, enabling confidence, and opening parents up to a life as part of their community.

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.