Autism Anglia

Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia. Our services offer personalised approaches that provide each individual with skills and strategies to enable them to realise their own strengths and abilities. The charity also seeks to promotes greater knowledge and understanding of autism.

www.autism-anglia.org.uk

Fundraise for us

Latest News

Silly Sock Day

Wear your brightest, silliest socks for the day in return for a donation to Autism Anglia.

During Autism Acceptance Week (27^th March - 2^nd April) we are asking you to join us in raising awareness and starting conversations about autism, whilst having fun and coming together to raise vital funds to support autistic people.

Order your fundraising pack today and get your school, nursery, place of work, running club, scouts pack or choir, wearing their Silly Socks. The pack includes fundraising ideas, a poster, stickers to wear and a sponsorship form for you to make the most of day. www.autism-anglia.org.uk/silly-sock-day

Celebrating 50 years of supporting autistic people

50 years ago a group of parents realised that there was no specialist provision for their autistic children. Two sets of parents with newly diagnosed children setup up the Essex Society for Autistic Children in Colchester and in Norfolk, five families in a similar situation formed the Norwich and Norfolk Society for Autistic Children.

After just four years of fundraising, Doucecroft School had been established near Colchester and subsequently new adult services were opened as their children grew.

Thanks to these pioneering group of parents, and the merger of the two charities in 2008, Autism Anglia is now the leading provider of autism services in East Anglia.

We have lots of exciting events planned for the year, including a Mud Run, a corporate £50 challenge and a glamourous Black Tie Ball to name a few. We would love to hear from you so please do get in touch!

About us

The origins of the charity started back in the early 1970s with families living in Essex and Norfolk independently realising that there was no specialist provision for their children who were on the Autism Spectrum. This lack of provision resulted in two entirely separate organisations being operated and managed up until 2008 when negotiations brought about the successful merger and the formation of Autism Anglia.

Today we offer numerous services for autistic people and their families, including Doucecroft School, Adult Services, Diagnostic Service, Advocacy and Welfare Rights Advice, Training & Events.

During 2023 we will be celebrating the charity's 50^th Anniversary and have lots of exciting events and campaigns planned that we would love for you to get involved with so please get in touch and see how we can work together during our 'Golden' year.