Autistic Adult Care
Caring for someone on the autism spectrum can present unique challenges, and we are here to provide you with practical guidance, understanding, and empathy. Explore our articles, tips, and groups to connect with others who share similar experiences and to find strength in a network of compassionate individuals who truly understand.
Learn About Autism
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world and may include challenges with communication, social skills, and sensory processing. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses.
Autism is a spectrum. This means. everyone with autism is different. Many autistic people need little or no support. Others may need help from a parent or carer every day. People on the autism spectrum may have unique strengths and challenges, and their experiences can vary widely.
Caring for someone with autism can be demanding. Taking care of your own well-being and seeking support when needed can help you maintain a healthy balance.
Support and Advice
Discover groups and events tailored exclusively for Caregivers of Adults with Autism. Join us to connect with a supportive community. Additionally, we provide a wealth of valuable resources and useful links to assist you on your care-giving journey.
PAPA Workshops and Carer Groups for Carers of Adults with Autism
Join our friendly group for parents, partner, spouse and friend carers of autistic adults 16+, for support, information and to chat to others and share experiences. PAPA stands for Positive Adult Partnering of Autism. This workshop explores the complexities of living and supporting an autistic adult.
Autism - Carers online support group
09 September 2025 17:30 - 19:00
A supportive, friendly group for parents, partner, spouse and friend carers of autistic adults 16+.
Behaviour Support Network – Top Tips for Carers
11 September 2025 10:00 - 12:00
Top tips on key topics around behaviour support. Including communication, health & sensory/physical environment.
PAPA Workshop 1-Understanding autism
27 September 2025 10:00 - 12:30
The first in a series of 6 workshops exploring the complexities of living with and supporting an autistic adult(age 16+)
Why Register with Us?
By registering as a Carer, you gain access to diverse free support including tailored guidance, networking with fellow carers, workshops, and local information. For more details, contact us at 0300 028 8888 or info@carerssupport.org.uk.
Specific links to websites providing information and advice for Autism
Use the quick links below to be taken to your section of interest
West Sussex Autism Organisations
West Sussex Council: Click here to visit website
Aspens & Autism Central South Hub: Click here to visit website
Support, resources, events, and 1:1 peer support for parents, carers, family members, and personal assistants of autistic people, including those awaiting diagnosis. Services include short breaks, supported living, outreach, training, employment pathways, family support, workshops, and face-to-face clinics.
Autism Support Crawley: Click here to visit website
Autism Support Crawley supports parents and carers of autistic adults and children.
NeuroProsperity: Click here to visit website
NeuroProsperity offer training and one-to-one sessions to autistic adults. The service can be accessed via groups, one-to-one sessions and via Skype.
Alongside Autism also run the PAPA workshops for us.
Aldingbourne Trust: Click here to visit website
Offers support services, including employment support to autistic people as well as people with learning disabilities.
Austism Central – South East Hub: Click here to visit website
Information, support and advice. Group and one-to-one sessions, workshops, drop-ins, coffee mornings and virtual meetings
Diagnosis in West Sussex
West Sussex Neurodevelopmental Service: Click here to visit website
National Autistic Society: Click here to visit website
NHS: Click here to visit website
Neurodevelopmental Services Padlet : Click here to visit website
Mental Health & Autism
The first port of call is to always contact your local GP, we also have a Mental Health advice and support page you can visit here: Carers Support for Mental Health
Pathfinder West Sussex: Click here to visit website
A single point of access to mental health and wellbeing support
A range of services to support people with their mental health and wellbeing
Advice, information and sign-posting, including clear information about what support is available locally
Access to a clinical service provided by nurses and occupational therapists from Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust who work alongside other Pathfinder agencies.
Sussex Recovery College: Click here to visit website
Sussex Recovery College offers educational courses about mental health and recovery which are designed to increase your knowledge, skills and promote self-management. These include courses on autism / adhd/ ocd etc.
The National Autistic Society has information on mental health and autism: Click here to visit website
Coastal West Sussex Mind: Click here to visit website
CASS – Counselling and Autism Spectrum Support: Click here to visit website
CASS is a counselling service designed to help those on the autistic spectrum and to assist their families, friends, teachers and other supporters.
Employment Support
Work Aid: Click here to visit website
Impact Workability: Click here to visit website
Advocacy
Impact Advocacy: Click here to visit website
ASSA(Aspergers Syndrome Self-Advocacy) : Click here to visit website
Benefits
We have a Benefits advice and support page you can visit by clicking here
National Autistic Society: Click here to visit website
Advice Now have some good information: Click here to visit website
