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Autism support

Across the city, there is a wide range of support including if a child/young person:

  • is waiting for an assessment
  • has an autism diagnosis
  • thinks they need a little more help.

 

The Sheffield Children's NHS website has a range of resources and support. They have advice and links for specific areas a child/young person may need help with.

Services and support for specific areas of need

Click on the buttons to find out more.

Blue box with white text that says behaviour       Orange box with white text that says sleep       Green box with white text that says sensory       

Purple box with white text that says emotional wellbeing       Navy blue rectangle with white text that says communication       blue rectangle with white text that says eating       

Orange rectangle with white text that says toileting        Green rectangle with white text that says coping with changes back to school       Purple rectangle with white text that says social stories     

Blue rectangle with white text that family support services         Blue rectangle with white text that says parent carer support groups       Orange rectangle with white text that says local support services for siblings

Green rectangle with white text that says short breaks and respite       Purple rectangle with white text that says benefits and finance       Navy blue rectangle with white text that says parent carer mental health and wellbeing       

Blue rectangle with white text that says education       Orange rectangle with white text that says activities and sport

 

Some of the above information is available to view in an accessible, easy to understand format.

Green rectangle with white text that says easy read

National Autism Charities

National Autistic Society Provides support, guidance and advice for autistic people and their families. Families can access information on the website directly and your child does not need a confirmed diagnosis.

Ambitious about autism Provide information and guidance about understanding autism, behaviours, early years, education and transition to adulthood.

Additional information

Take a look at the autism mythbuster developed by parents and professionals. You can read common myths about autism and find resources.

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