Available within the Outreach Department is a well stocked library with specialist books on all aspects of autism
 
Support Groups

The activities of these Groups vary with some holding regular meetings while others offer a contact and information point.

Parenting Courses

Small group parent courses can be run for parents of children on or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum. This is to give parents information about autism and positive strategies which may help with the management of their children.

Coffee Mornings

The Outreach Officer holds regular coffee mornings giving families and individuals the opportunity to meet and chat and form new friendships.

Presentations

Members of the Outreach Team are available to give informal talks or presentations on aspects of autism to groups and professionals.

PROJECTS: The Outreach Department is also involved in various projects throughout Hampshire:

Alert Card

In partnership with Hampshire Constabulary and the Hampshire Police Authority, Hampshire Autistic Society has introduced an Autism Alert Card to highlight the condition when in contact with the police or emergency services. Hampshire Autistic Society is supporting people with autism to live more independent lives and to raise awareness in the communities. Click here for more details and an application form.

On the 11th May 2010 Hampshire Fire & Rescue Service launched their Autism Alert Initiative and the Alert Car Sticker.

THE STICKER is to be placed with information facing inwards, blank side outwards, on the passenger side of the windscreen above the tax disc. In the event of a Road Traffic Accident, Emergency Services would be able to identify that a person with Autism may be on board.

QE2 Activity Centre

This project is offering holidays for individuals and families with autism in the Hampshire area. Hampshire Autistic Society is supporting families to spend quality leisure time together.
Click here for more information

Wordsworth House

The Outreach Officers are supporting individuals and families during the diagnostic process at Wordsworth House, a diagnostic unit for under 5's .Hampshire Autistic Society is supporting and facilitating family continuity of care during and after diagnosis.

Pathway Group

This project is within the Criminal Justice System (CJS) and has a member from all Departments within the CJS meeting to discuss and develop policies, procedures and training to enable people with autism passing through the CJS the support they require. Hampshire Autistic Society is supporting and facilitating individuals, families and professionals in the CJS.

PROJECTS FOR 2009-2010

Community Enforcement

We will be working with various civil and community enforcement groups within local councils to raise awareness and promote the Alert Card.

For further information on any of the services we offer in the Outreach Department or more information on the projects please contact the Outreach Officers.

Tel: 023 8063 3951
e-mail: jackie.harvey@has.org.uk or outreach@has.org.uk