Santa's Dash to Support Autism
Autism Initiatives supporters took to the streets of Liverpool dressed as Father Christmas to raise funds in the city's annual Santa Dash event ...
With nearly fifty years experience ...
we work positively alongside people with autism, their families and carers providing specialist services tailored to each individual.
In a variety of locations throughout the UK and Ireland we offer a wide range of support for autistic people. From supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.
A Person with Autism or Autistic?
There is an ongoing debate over how people with a diagnosis of autism wish to refer to themselves and/or their diagnosis. The phrase ‘person with autism’ (person first) is used frequently in literature, but more recently, there has been a return to the use of the term ‘autistic person’ (or identity first), language driven by the autistic 'community'. This is to recognise the fact that autism is an integral part of a person and nothing to be ashamed of. When talking to people, we will use the words preferred by the person to describe themselves. When we write, we will use both ‘person with autism’, ‘autistic person’ or 'person on the autism spectrum'. We recognise that people can feel strongly about both terminology and language and whilst we do not wish to cause any offence to anyone, we will always prioritise the views of autistic people themselves. This is the 'AI Way'!
Our Latest News & Events
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Rebecca's Run Supports Number 6
Why Rebecca Curtis-Moss took on a 10K challenge in her own words: "I’m fundraising for Number 6 for Autism Initiatives UK because they’re invaluable to autistic adults, like me."
Charity single 'The Beautiful Ones' supports Tallaght service
Songstress Sarah Christina Harper releases latest track to raise funds for autism in Ireland
Santa's Dash to Support Autism
Autism Initiatives supporters took to the streets of Liverpool dressed as Father Christmas to raise funds in the city's annual Santa Dash event ...
Peterhouse Wins Wellbeing Award
Peterhouse School has been successfully accredited for the Wellbeing Award for Schools ...
OSSME Celebrates 20 Special Years
OSSME Birthday Event Highlights Needs of Autistic Children in Liverpool ...
Charity single 'The Beautiful Ones' supports Tallaght service
Songstress Sarah Christina Harper releases latest track to raise funds for autism in Ireland
Miriam's Message of Hope from India
Following Autism Initiatives fundraising for the Hope Foundation Miriam Mooney reports back from India on the impact our support has had ...
Andy's Marathon Challenge
Adam's Winning Christmas Design
Isle of Man reveal winning design of annual Christmas Card competition
Isle of Man Lego Day is a Huge Success
Autism Initiatives’ Lego Day at St Paul’s Church Hall Ramsey was a huge success and a fun day was reported to be had by all who attended.
Autism Initiatives appoint their first Isle of Man Trustee
Rebecca's Run Supports Number 6
Why Rebecca Curtis-Moss took on a 10K challenge in her own words: "I’m fundraising for Number 6 for Autism Initiatives UK because they’re invaluable to autistic adults, like me."
Derek's Highland Calendar Launched!
John Fraser & Son are supporting local autistic people by fundraising for Autism Initiatives Highland One Stop Shop
Walk for Autism
Thank you walkers!