Autism

Read more about the different services in York where you can get advice about autism.

Autism myth busting

Read our autism myth busting page for an easy and quick way to access some information around support for children and young people with Autism in York.

Family Information Service

The Family Information Service provides information regarding support services for children and their families.

Livewell York

From aged 18 there are a range of activities, community groups, support for parents carers and learning opportunities available across York, find out more through Livewell York.

Universal Healthy Child Programme

York's Healthy Child Service provides information, advice and support for children and parents and of children from birth to 19 years old.

School’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Pastoral offer

All schools will have a named SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) who will be able to offer advice and guidance to meet all childrens’ needs. The offer of support from schools and settings is described in the ordinarily available provision page.

Social care Early Help offer

Early Help is all about providing the right support to children and families at the earliest possible time; it brings together workers who can support the whole family to try and improve things for everyone.

Find out more about the social care early help offer on the Safer Children Website.

Specialist teachers of Autism

Drop-in sessions and advice lines for parents are available via the Universal Offer as well as advice line for SENCos in settings. Find out more about Autism Team Support.

Find out more about Specialist Teachers of Autism on the Learning Support Hub Page.

Early Years Support offer from St Pauls Enhanced Resource Provision

Find out more about the Early Years offer on the Specialist Teaching Team and Learning Support Hub pages.