A message from the Chairman
 
Welcome to the Hampshire Autistic Society, our mission is to give choice, opportunity, professional advice, education, support and care to all those affected by autism so as to enable them to fully achieve their potential.

We welcome you to explore our site and find out more about autism, the range of services we offer, our plans for the future and ways in which you can support our work.
Pauline Quan Arrow
Chairman
 
Government Announces a Strategy Consultation
 
I am pleased to advise you that the Government has now instigated the consultation process on the Autism Strategy.

This is the first time that the Government has sought to develop a strategic approach for people with autism and it is a critical opportunity for everybody connected to autism to express their views and to take the opportunity to help shape the strategic framework that the Government will operate in.

Please find below the following links:-
  1. Department of Health Strategic Document
    (PDF file, right click and select 'Save Target As...')
  2. Department of Health Adult Autism Strategy Consultation
I will be contacting local organisations to encourage people to comment on the strategic plan and will arrange, subject to demand, a consultation session where groups can come together to discuss the draft strategy to aid their thinking and understanding.

More details to follow.

Andrew Monaghan
Chief Executive Officer
 
Share your experiences of living with ASC
and help shape a new Government strategy
 
Opinion Leader is conducting in-depth research into the needs of adults with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC), which it will feed into the Government consultation on this issue, due to be completed later this year.

Opinion Leader is looking for people with ASC, their carers, family members and professionals in the field to share their experiences. There are a number of ways to get involved and you can choose the way that suits you best. Small group discussions, online forums and one-to-one interviews will take place from 29th June to 17th July 2009.

Please follow the links below for further information (PDF files, right click and select 'Save Target As...').
  1. Department of Health Adult Autism Strategy letter
  2. Department of Health Autism leaflet
Register your interest to take part by visiting: www.OLAdultAutism.org.uk

Or call Opinion Leader's autism team on 020 7861 2877.
 
The Best You Can Be - Download the Single!
 
The Best You Can Be - Single
The Big Gig
Release Date: 01 Dec 2008
Genre: Rock, ©2008 Jim Cozens Music




Click here for more information about The Big Gig

NATS kindly put on 'The Big Gig' concert for the Society and released a single "The Best You Can Be" which can be purchased on iTunes with all the proceeds going to Aspin House.
 
Always Carry Your Alert Card!
 
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The Hampshire Autistic Society is very proud to launch the Autism Alert Card. The cards have been produced by the Society in partnership with Hampshire Constabulary and are available free of charge to anyone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (subject to sufficient proof being sent, please see application form below).

The cards should be carried at all times and can be displayed if the individual finds themselves in a situation where they cannot easily explain their behaviour. It will also assist the emergency services to identify that they are dealing with someone with autism. The card will carry the Hampshire Autistic Society's logo, Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Police Authority crests so they will be easily identifiable to the emergency services.

The cards give some simple advice, the person's name and emergency contact details.

Application Form
 

(Right click and select 'Save Target As...'. This document is a PDF file and requires Adobe Reader to be installed.)
 
If you or someone you know would like a card, please complete the application form and post together with a copy of your evidence to:

Outreach
Hope Lodge School
22 Midanbury Lane
Bitterne Park
Southampton
SO18 4HP

Your card will be sent to you as soon as possible.

Please note there is a fee of £1.00 for any replacement cards.

For more information please call 02380 633951 or email: info@has.org.uk.
 
QEII Activity Centre
 
Hampshire Autistic Society are pleased to offer individuals with ASD and their families/carers an opportunity for a stay, or to participate in an activity at The QEII Activity Centre in Hampshire...please click here for further information
 
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