Proprietor

The proprietor is a body of persons

Chief Executive Officer

John Phillipson

North East Autism Society

15 Lumley Court

Drum Industrial Estate

Chester-le-Street

County Durham

DH2 1AN

0191 410 9974

[email protected]

Chair of Trustees

Gavin Bestford

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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.
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.
10 things you think you know about autism but actually don’t...

The North East Autism Society is campaigning for autism acceptance.
Our sites
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 autistic children, young people and adults, and those with other examples of neurodiversity.
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.
Our Homes

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

Our workshops focus on empowering parents to use their natural skills to support their children.

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