Autism
Tailor Ed early years’ service
This Early Years’ Service is for families with a child with a diagnosis of autism, living in The City of Edinburgh and East Lothian. Referrals can be made for children entering their preschool year by parents and professionals in Autumn each year.
For more information or to make a referral contact
contact@tailoredfoundation.co.uk
07980 702 962
Cygnet autism programme - Barnardos
This course is open to parents, carers and family members who have an autistic child between five and 18 years old and live in the Lothians. The course is delivered online via Zoom and consists of six two-hour sessions once a week covering all aspects of autism, including sensory and communication issues. Date and times vary for each course to suit as many people as possible.
Information on the content can be found on the Barnardos website. To register for a place email
NDwell@barnardos.org.uk and put Cygnet in the Subject line.
Get set 4 autism
Get Set 4 Autism provides support to parents and carers of autistic children and young people up to the age of 18 years old. The programme offers support to parent and carers with children on the waiting list for an autism assessment and also post assessment support following an autism diagnosis. Four to six sessions can be offered virtually or by phone and will cover up to five areas of support identified.
For more information visit the Scottish Autism website or contact
01259 222 022
Scottish autism click and connect programme
Click and Connect offers four free online groups including Art and Choir groups for those who enjoy being creative. They also offer Autism Peer Support Group for an informal and relaxed space for support and discussion and a Mindfulness for Autism Group for those who are looking to reduce the impact of stress. The groups are a great way to come together and meet new and like-minded people in a safe and friendly environment. The groups are delivered online via Zoom and are open to the autistic community and their families across Scotland.
For more information and to book, visit the Scottish Autism's website
ND:well parent information session (online)
These one hour sessions cover the following topics: emotion regulation, understanding needs and development tools, sharing an autism diagnosis with your child, energy management, helping young autistic people avoid and manage burnout, sleep and sensory regulation. Sessions are online, alongside other parents and carers sometimes with their supporting professionals. Sessions run twice per week with a new topic each week.
Complete a referral form. For more information visit the ND:well website or contact
ndwell@tailoredfoundation.co.uk
Encouraging eating webinar
This is a webinar offering mealtime and eating advice for parents and carers who have autistic children and young people. This session was developed by NHS Lothian professionals from Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and CAMHS Intellectual Disability, in partnership with the ASL team.
To watch the webinar visit the Vimeo website.
Scottish autism advice line
The Scottish Autism offers an Advice Line providing advice and support for individuals and families about autism via online chat or phone. It is available Tuesday to Friday between 10am and 4pm.
For more information on online events visit the Scottish Autism website or contact
01259 222 022
Number 6 one stop shop
Number 6 is a service run by Autism Initiatives for autistic adults over 16 years who are formally diagnosed with autism and have no additional learning disability. The service supports young people and adults in Edinburgh, Lothians or the Scottish Borders. Number 6 provides free social opportunities and one-to-one advice and support on a range of issues. An initial appointment will be arranged via phone/video call or in person at
Number 6
24 Hill Street
EH2 3JZ
For more information visit the Number 6 website. Self-referrals or third-party referrals can be made by emailing