Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi there my 3 year old identical boys have just been diagnosed with autism. I was looking t meet other parents in Kent with children who have autism and also looking for groups and support. Can anyone help
Hi NAS36922
I am sure you will have some replies from the community soon. In the meantime, I am going to post a link to local NAS branches - you can do a postcode search for the groups closest to you:
Branches
We run a number of branches and groups across the UK http://www.autism.org.uk/services/local.aspx
Every branch and group is different some are parent support groups, some provide support and information to autistic adults, while others have office premises and run their own a drop-in service.
Post Diagnosis
Post-diagnosis can be a very nervous time for any parent, but we're here to help you. You may find the following leaflet useful:
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/diagnosis/whats-next-information-campaign.aspx
If you have any other questions, or wanted some advice, you may like to contact our Autism Helpline team. They can provide you with information and advice on your issue. You can call them on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). ***Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor.***
Hope this helps,
Nicky-Mod