Autism Family Support Service

This free to access support service is aimed at giving guidance and support to any parent or carer in Monmouthshire who cares for a child who is, or may be on the autism spectrum. Your child does not need to have a formal diagnosis to access the project – if you are concerned that your child may have an autism spectrum disorder you can refer yourself for advice and support.

Who can access the Autism Family Support for Monmouthshire?

Any parent or carer in Monmouthshire who cares for a child or Adult who is or may be on the autism spectrum.

Your child does not need to have a formal diagnosis to access the project – if you are concerned that your child may have an autism spectrum disorder you can refer yourself for advice and support.

Once a referral has been received, the Family Support Coordinator will arrange a Teams or Telephone meeting with you. This will normally last about an hour:

  • find out more about your child/young person
  • explore how autism is affecting the particular individual involved

Following the initial visit, the Autism Family Support Coordinator will offer follow-up appointment as appropriate and invite parents to support groups.

 

What the Service offers:

 

  •  giving information about Autism
  • Suggesting strategies to manage particular behaviours
  • Signposting and referring to relevant services
  • Peer to Peer support
  • provide information regarding the diagnostic services
  • helping families to liaise with schools e.g. attend meeting with families, give information to schools
  • provide information regarding the DLA process

What we will NOT be doing

Diagnostic assessment for Autism

Provide respite for Carers/or providing care packages for individuals with Autism

Conduct long-term therapy or inventions for child/adult

Parent Drop In support Group

A very informal and informative drop-in service to discuss anything Autism related. Come and have a tea/coffee and chat.

1st Monday of every month at TogetherWorks, Caldicot
9.30am – 11.30am

and also –

1st Tuesday of every month at Bridges Centre, Monmouth
9.30-11.30am

 

 

Member registration Form

If you are interested in accessing the service please complete the registration form at the link below.

Autism Family Support Service Registration

Contact Us

Emma Howick
Autism family Support Co-ordinator
E: emma.howick@bridgescentre.org.uk
M: 07555 798409

 

Kathryn Lewis
Admin Support for Autism Family Support Service for Monmouthshire
E: kathryn.lewis@bridgescentre.org.uk
M: 07746 911090