Embrace autism WV are supported by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Special Needs Early Years Service

Arrange coffee morning support groups for parents and carers of children with autism.

It’s a place where people can connect with others on a similar journey, make new friendships, but also gain information and support from the professionals who come along as guest speakers. 

Coffee mornings take place every four to six weeks giving parents and carers time to also enjoy refreshments and hold great conversations about autism, sharing personal experiences in a supportive and safe environment.

• embraceautismwv@outlook.com
• View Parent Support Offer – Autism

Time to Connect Autism Café - Voice 4 Parents

Meet and greet sessions organised by Voice4Parents are for all autistic children, young people and their families in Wolverhampton.

They meet every month for a super friendly 'Time to Connect - Autism Cafe.'

It is a safe place for families with an autistic child or young person to spend quality time with each other and to help break the barriers of socialising. It also helps build confidence for those who struggle to reach out in their community and make new friendships in a supportive, all-inclusive and safe space.

• admin@voice4parents.co.uk
• Website

Adult Autism Matters (AAM)

Peer support group based in Wolverhampton for people aged 18+ who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition, including Asperger's Syndrome, or anyone caring for, living with or interested in supporting. 

The group gives an opportunity for adults on the autism spectrum to meet up each month in a friendly, supportive environment to share experiences and useful information, take part in activities and hopefully feel more a part of the community. 

The group is a self-run peer group with the assistance of volunteers.

There is a subscription amount collected of £2.50 per person attending to cover room rental, but anyone who cannot afford it is not obligated to pay. Some put in more than £2.50 and that is greatly appreciated. It all goes into the funds for Adult Autism Matters (AAM).

• 01902 864854
• 07542 140058
• aam-david@harris-clan.org
• Wednesfield Community Centre, 34 Well Lane, Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT

Autism Education Trust (AET) - provides some useful resources and guides for professionals and parents about receiving and understanding a diagnosis. It also provides guides to building positive relationships between Home and School.

Autism West Midlands - Are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people on the autism spectrum. Providing free autism information helpline, offering a first point of contact for families and individuals in crisis. Advice and support sessions for families and carers of children on the autistic spectrum and more.

National Autistic society - is a non-profit support organization, which exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism in the UK and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. They provide helpful advice, support, guidance and training around autism.

Autistic Girls Network  - Is a registered charity working to support, educate and bring change. With a two-fold mission to campaign for better recognition and diagnosis of autistic girls and to support them in finding their identity and feeling understood.

Resources for Autism - is a registered charity. They provide practical services for autistic children, young people, adults and those who love and care for them. From youth clubs, holiday schemes, parent support groups, music therapy and volunteer befriending services.