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Autism Independent UK (SFTAH)
199-203 Blandford Avenue
Kettering
Northants
NN16 9AT
Tel: 01536 523274
Web: www.autismuk.com
Best time to telephone: 10am - 6pm, Monday - Friday
Autism Independent UK, formerly the Society for the Autistically Handicapped, is involved in the following activities:
- Lobbies for an increased awareness of autism.
- Works towards bringing an improved quality of life both to sufferers and their families.
- Lobbies for integration of autism sufferers into the work place.
- Provides a library of books and video information.
- Is involved in policy making regarding care and treatment of children/adults in the country. Member of various steering groups.
- Organises and runs workshops and seminars for the training of professionals, carers and parents.
- Has access to internationally known practitioners in the field.
- Produces a newsletter for professionals and parents (via website).
- Operates telephone helpline 10am - 6pm for professionals, carers and parents.
- Perceives the needs of those with autism and tries to find appropriate services.
- Housing projects.
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