Waiting Well -18-25’s Autism

Waiting Well -18-25’s Autism

This page brings together helpful information for those aged 18-25 who may show autism traits, as well as their parents and carers and are awaiting an assesment. Its aim is simple: to make it easier to find the right support at the right time.You’ll find clear signposting to local services, community groups, early-help teams, and specialist support in your area, alongside national organisations, helplines, and resources.This page is here to guide you towards trusted support.

Explore the links below for more support locally and nationally.

PinPoint Cambridgeshire - Autism

Pinpoint give help and information to parent carers of children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as give parent carers opportunities to have a say and get involved in improving local SEND services.

No formal diagnosis is required in order to access support from Pinpoint – for example, a child may be on a waiting list, accessing services, had a referral turned down, or just be struggling.

Family Voice Peterborough

Family Voice Peterborough are a  local registered charity who are actively seeking to improve services in all areas of the lives of children and young people with disabilities or additional needs. We are here for Parents and Carers of children and young people aged 0—25 years with a disability or additional needs.

Preparing for Adultrhood - Employment and getting into work (Cambridgeshire)

Information to help your young adults take their first steps into work, apprenticeships or supported placements.

DISH - Advice and Support

DISH provides information, advice and support for people living with a disability in Fenland, Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire.

Autistica

Autistica is the UK’s leading autism research charity, dedicated to improving the lives of autistic people through science and innovation. They fund vital research, campaign for better understanding and support, and work with autistic individuals to shape solutions that lead to healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Autism Central for families and carers

Autism Central is for families and carers of autistic people and those who support them. Autism Central is a peer support programme co-produced with parents, carers, and autistic people of all ages. We offers families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and community events.utism Central is for families and carers of autistic people and those who support them. Autism Central is a peer support programme co-produced with parents, carers, and autistic people of all ages. We offers families education, coaching, and connection through resources, one-to-one peer support, and community events.

Autism Alliance UK

Autism Alliance UK is a network of specialist not-for-profit organisations that support autistic people and their families across the UK. They bring together charities working in adult social care, education, and community support to share expertise, influence national policy and improve services. Their mission is to ensure autistic people can thrive , with fair access to support, respectful inclusion, and services designed around their needs.

For more localised support for all aspects of Neurodiversity why not check out this page by clicking here.

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