Peterhouse Pupils clean up at the beach
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
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'!
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Gabriela to hike the Seven Hills of Edinburgh for Number 6 One Stop Shop
Gabriela White, who uses Number 6 One Stop Shop, is taking on the Seven Hills of Edinburgh hiking challenge to raise money for the Autism Initiatives hub.
Peterhouse School Awarded top accolade for parent partnership
Peterhouse School is proud to have achieved the Leading Parent Partnership Award
Peterhouse Pupils clean up at the beach
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
Peterhouse School Awarded top accolade for parent partnership
Peterhouse School is proud to have achieved the Leading Parent Partnership Award
A pawsitive result for Paisley the dog!
Paisley the educational assistance dog at Peterhouse School is celebrating after passing her assessment as part of her school dogs training programme
Fundraisers Pedal Away for Autism
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism Challenge Starts Today
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
Walk for Autism 2021 reaches £100,000 in sponsorship making it our biggest fundraiser to date!
Fundraisers Pedal Away for Autism
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism Challenge Starts Today
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
Excelcare donates apprenticeship levy fund to Autism Initiatives UK
Fundraisers Pedal Away for Autism
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism Challenge Starts Today
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
Walk for Autism 2021 reaches £100,000 in sponsorship making it our biggest fundraiser to date!
Peterhouse Pupils clean up at the beach
Peterhouse School are celebrating their school beach clean week.
Peterhouse School Awarded top accolade for parent partnership
Peterhouse School is proud to have achieved the Leading Parent Partnership Award
A pawsitive result for Paisley the dog!
Paisley the educational assistance dog at Peterhouse School is celebrating after passing her assessment as part of her school dogs training programme
Gabriela to hike the Seven Hills of Edinburgh for Number 6 One Stop Shop
Gabriela White, who uses Number 6 One Stop Shop, is taking on the Seven Hills of Edinburgh hiking challenge to raise money for the Autism Initiatives hub.
Fundraisers Pedal Away for Autism
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Highland One Stop Shop Stakeholders have their Say
Our annual stakeholder report is now available to download
Fundraisers Pedal Away for Autism
Hundreds of people across the UK & Ireland will cycle 10km a day for eight days to raise vital funds for autism projects as part of the first nationwide Cycle for Autism campaign.
Walk for Autism Challenge Starts Today
Walk for Autism reaches over £400,000 as walkers take their first steps today!
