World Autism Acceptance Week 2023

News - 27 March 2023

World Autism Acceptance Week is 27th March - 2nd April 2023. This is a week to increase acceptance and create a society that works for autistic people.

What is autism?

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. 

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Autistic people have varying and complex needs from 24-hour care to simply needing clearer communication and a little longer to do things. Autism can affect people of any gender and ethnicity. 

Read more from the National Autistic Society. 

"Autism acceptance to me means  to be included, to be understood and to be celebrated. I think with all those things, that is true acceptance. National Autistic Society Ambassador, Christine McGuinness

Support:

Help and Support phone lines and information services from the National Autistic Society. A range of support and information on many topics, including educational rights, transition, emotional support, mental health and more. 

National Autistic Society Directory For autistic people, their families and the professionals who work with them to find local and national services.

Halton Local Offer  Website for children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities (SEND), their parents, carers and professionals, providing information, resources and videos. 

Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS)  Offers support to both children and adults with autism and their families. You do not need a formal diagnosis to access their services. 

ChAPS directory of services in Cheshire. 

Call: 0344 850 8607
Email: info@cheshireautism.org.uk

Halton Carers Centre offers support to anyone who helps to support or look after someone in Halton. 

Call: 01928 580182 or  01928 592405

Email: help@haltoncarers.co.uk 

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