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Autism-friendly businesses and places

Businesses and venues that describe autism-friendly adjustments, from dentists to cinemas.

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Support for carers

A Place to Call Our Own Limited — Charity

The charity is a voluntary organisation offering an accessible community based resource for disabled children, young people, their carers and families. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
Newark and Sherwood — covers Nottinghamshire
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Social and leisure activities

Aiming Higher for the Disabled Community — Charity

Provide support for families caring for disabled children and young people.Provide social and leisure activities for these families.Work with local businesses and organisation to ensure fully inclusive access.Building a network of families, a community hub so families can access… Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
Blackpool — covers Lancashire, Blackpool
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Quiet Hour at leisure centres

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council — Local authority service

Weekly Quiet Hour swimming and soft play sessions at Valley, Sixmile and Antrim Forum leisure centres: no music, TV or routine announcements, with sensory toys and rooms. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
covers Antrim and Newtownabbey
How
In person
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Social and leisure activities

Arena Bournemouth Amateur Boxing Club — Charity

Arena Bournemouth Amateur Boxing Club provides safe, structured boxing training for young people. We support SEND participants, encourage LGBT inclusion, and deliver youth projects addressing mental health, mentoring, confidence and knife crime prevention. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole — covers Bournemouth
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Short breaks and respite

Aspire Living Limited — Charity

Aspire provides care and support to people with a learning disability both at home and in the community and to those living in residential care accommodation. It runs a community hub, an online centre and a social club for adults. Aspire also provides respite support for carers. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
South Kesteven — covers Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Communication support

Brody's Trust — Charity

We aim to accommodate all disorders with Communication and Interaction Disorders, Cognition & Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties and Sensory & Physical needs. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
Ages 0–25
Where
Forest of Dean — covers Gloucestershire
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Support and information

Cafe Jj — Charity

The advancement of education and skills of adults with learning difficulties.Area of Benefit by providing a community cafe, providing the local community with a venue where they can meet and enjoy good service and good homemade food. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
Ages 18+
Where
Darlington — covers Darlington
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Social and leisure activities

Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project — Charity

Activities include youth clubs, holiday projects, inclusive provision for young people with additional needs, music projects supporting young people and their development, and various classes. Facilities include a community cafe, music practice rooms and a recording studio. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
Cardiff — covers Cardiff
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Autism friendly screenings

Cineworld — Business or venue

Monthly autism-friendly screenings of selected films, usually on a Sunday morning: lower sound, dimmed lights, no adverts or trailers, and freedom to move around or make noise. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
Available anywhere in the UK
How
In person
Funding
Private (self-funded)
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Community special care dentistry

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust — NHS service

Referral-only NHS community special care dental service at Bishop Auckland Hospital using social story cards, visual symbols and PECS for autistic patients, with sedation and sensory packs. Visit the provider's website to check availability, costs and how to get support.

Ages
All ages
Where
covers County Durham, Darlington
How
In person
Cost
Funded (NHS, council or charity)
Funding
NHS funded
Referral
Professional referral (health, social care or education)
  • Not yet confirmed by the provider

Acorn Autism Specialists (website opens in a new tab)

Suite A, Bridgefoot House, Kelvedon, Studios CO5 9BE

5.0 out of 5 (118 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Check services, eligibility and costs directly with the provider.

The Sensory Shack CIO (website opens in a new tab)

40 Fender Way, Birkenhead, Prenton CH43 7ZJ

Wheelchair-accessible entrance4.8 out of 5 (11 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM

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Autism World CIC (website opens in a new tab)

G12, Groundwork Building, Shaw Rd, Oldham OL1 4AW

Wheelchair-accessible entrance5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Neurodiversity Unravelled (website opens in a new tab)

Edinburgh House, 19 Nassau St, London W1W 7AF

5.0 out of 5 (51 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

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Autism Doctor (website opens in a new tab)

Spire, Hospital, Heathbourne Rd, Bushey WD23 1RD

Wheelchair-accessible entrance4.9 out of 5 (52 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Check services, eligibility and costs directly with the provider.

Autism Spectrum Psychotherapy Ltd, Psychology Service (website opens in a new tab)

22 Seven Sisters Rd, London N7 6AG

5.0 out of 5 (40 ratings)
Opening hours
  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM

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