Parent Support Offer

Has a range of support available for parents which includes:

• Training events
• Workshops
• Coffee mornings
• Drop-in sessions
• Useful websites, services and resources

Please view Parent Support Offer to see what’s on depending on need e.g. ADHD and Autism.

Embrace autism WV are supported by City of Wolverhampton Council’s Special Needs Early Years Service

Arrange coffee morning support groups for parents and carers of children with autism.

It’s a place where people can connect with others on a similar journey, make new friendships, but also gain information and support from the professionals who come along as guest speakers. 

Coffee mornings take place every four to six weeks giving parents and carers time to also enjoy refreshments and hold great conversations about autism, sharing personal experiences in a supportive and safe environment.

• embraceautismwv@outlook.com
• View Parent Support Offer – Autism

Autism Parent Champions

The APC's are parents to autistic children themselves and aim to provide practical advice and emotional support to parents of autistic children or children currently on the diagnostic pathway. They can offer one to one mentoring, group sessions or companionship at workshops/coffee mornings.

For more information, please email Rachel Watson at RWatson1@aatrust.co.uk 

Adult Autism Matters (AAM)

Peer support group based in Wolverhampton for people aged 18+ who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition, including Asperger's Syndrome, or anyone caring for, living with or interested in supporting. 

The group gives an opportunity for adults on the autism spectrum to meet up each month in a friendly, supportive environment to share experiences and useful information, take part in activities and hopefully feel more a part of the community. 

The group is a self-run peer group with the assistance of volunteers.

There is a subscription amount collected of £2.50 per person attending to cover room rental, but anyone who cannot afford it is not obligated to pay. Some put in more than £2.50 and that is greatly appreciated. It all goes into the funds for Adult Autism Matters (AAM).

• 01902 864854
• 07542 140058
• aam-david@harris-clan.org
• Wednesfield Community Centre, 34 Well Lane, Bentley Bridge, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT

Helping Hands Black Country

Offer a Helping Hand to families where a little/young person has Autism/ADHD or being assessed, from across the Black Country.

Support from the service offered includes:

• This Is Me: Understanding behaviour workshops – A 6 session workshop for parents/carers to explore and understand their child’s behaviour.
• Sharing Rooms – A monthly drop in meet and greet sessions.
• Summer Family Sharing sessions

To access the service parents/ carers can contact via email, one of the team will get back to you helpinghandsbc@family-action.org.uk 

Helping Hands - Autism & ADHD Behaviour Support - Family Action

Act for Autism

Provide inspirational and informative workshops for people involved in the autistic community, including parents. Workshops are delivered by professionals, parents and autistic advocates, all part of the Act for Autism Team. All workshops include the 3 C Pathway  (Connect, Calm, Communicate) - a relational approach to supporting children and young people on the autistic spectrum.

Teachers and professionals can attend seminars and coaching (at a cost). Parents can access workshops online at no cost – simply call or email to find out more information.

Act for Autism

Adults with Autism - West Midlands

The group is intended only for people with autism (formally diagnosed or self diagnosed) or exploring a possible diagnosis and who are aged 18 or over.

The aim is to set up social events for people with Autism living in the West Midlands area to attend or join through Zoom chat.

Adults with Autism - West Midlands

Using public transport can be an affordable and enjoyable way to travel, but it can also pose a range of challenges. The National Autistic Society provides advice about what to expect and how to prepare, with tips from autistic people here: Travelling by train or bus

You may also be able to get support to prepare to travel alone from Independent Travel Training for 11 year olds to adulthood.

To find out more view Transport and Travel Assistance.

Ambitious about Autism - has advice and support for young people with autism and their families as well as an online youth network and online community for parents and carers.

Autism Education Trust (AET) - provides some useful resources and guides for parents about receiving and understanding a diagnosis. It also provides guides to building positive relationships between Home and School and a guide to finding a school for your child with autism.

Autism West Midlands - are the leading charity in the West Midlands for people on the autism spectrum. Providing free autism information helpline, offering a first point of contact for families and individuals in crisis. Advice for families and carers of children on the autistic spectrum and more.

Autism :: Black Country 0-18 years website – NHS Black country have created a useful resource page about Autism including videos such as coping with autism in school.

Autistic Girls Network  - is a registered charity working to support, educate and bring change. With a two-fold mission to campaign for better recognition and diagnosis of autistic girls and to support them in finding their identity and feeling understood.

Cerebra - provide guides, factsheets and resources which offer information on a wide variety of issues that parents and carers may be facing.

Services available include a Sleep Advice Service, book and toy library and LEaP (an innovative problem-solving project that runs alongside their Legal Advice Service). Parent factsheets.

ERIC - is the national charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health. Their mission is to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families.

They provide advice,  a helpline, information and resources to help with potty training and toileting for children with additional needs.

National Autistic Society are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. They aim to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.

Resources for Autism - is a registered charity. They provide practical services for autistic children, young people, adults and those who love and care for them. From youth clubs, holiday schemes, parent support groups, music therapy and volunteer befriending services.

Scope - Support offered includes a helpline, online community and online advice and support that covers a range of topics for families with disabled children.

Wolverhampton Autism Board  - will be raising awareness of the support and opportunities available to autistic people and their families as it marks World Autism Acceptance Month and will continue to do this throughout 2025.