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Welcome to the Basingstoke Branch of the National Autistic Society!

We are a group of local parents who are passionate about helping our children and other people affected by Autism. We have set our branch up to help address local issues and set up support services for those affected by this condition. If you are affected by Autism or Aspergers Syndrome in any way, need support or have any questions, please contact us and we will try to help.

Events

A special play scheme runs every other saturday at Lymington House and Maple Ridge schools. There are lots of toys and activities for the children and opportunites for the adults to learn about making the most of play time with their children. As far as we are aware, funding is limited so this is only available to those attending Lymington House and Maple Ridge schools. Please contact them if you would like this to be extended to ASD children in mainstream schools as they need to know that the demand is there. Please email corporate.communications@basingstoke.gov.uk quoting Web Release ref. 1693.

We run a parent support group every first wedensday of the month at the London Street United Reformed Church. We sometimes have speakers, or group discussions about issues concerning us.

We also run an activity club on the first sunday of every month. There are two sessions for different age ranges and we have a wide range of toys, games and activities for them to try. Parents must stay, but there is an area to sit and have a coffee. Places must be booked, so please contact Paula paulajrf@hotmail.com

Committee member tackles royal half- marathon...

Dave Page is a committee member for the Basingstoke Branch. He has volunteered to run the Windsor Half Marathon on the 21st September 2008 to raise funds for our branch. All monies raised will go directly to our branch to give support to, and proived activities for LOCAL Basingstoke families of those who have children, teenagers and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Your generosity will make the difference to their lives, and it couldn't be simpler. By going on http://www.justgiving.com/Davepage1 you can donate in a quick and SAFE way.

Updates on training, the finall run and how well Dave has done will appear on this web site, so ou know it was worth it.

Welcome to the National Autistic Society Basingstoke branch