The Derby/Derbyshire Autism Alliance

The Autism Alliance welcomes autistic individuals, parents, carers, and professionals interested in connecting, sharing experiences, and learning from each other.

This Autism Alliance is completely free.

Participation is entirely up to you. Share as much or as little as you like. We encourage everyone to feel comfortable and respected within the community.

No, you don't need to RSVP to attend The Autism Alliance meetings or receive our updates. Once signed up you'll be on our mailing list and will receive all future updates and event details.

While we welcome professionals, this community is primarily focused on peer support. We encourage open conversations and sharing of personal experiences. If you need professional advice, please consult a qualified therapist or specialist.

Yes, we take data privacy seriously. Your details will be stored securely and only used for the purpose of sending you information relevant to The Autism Alliance. We will not share your information with any third parties without your consent.

You can register for this course directly through Eventbrite or by emailing us at autismservice@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk.

Our trained autism advisors are available through our helpline after the Autism Alliance for further advice and support. You will also have the opportunity to connect with other families and build a supportive network. Contact details will be shared during the alliance.

No, an official diagnosis is not needed to attend. We welcome everyone interested in learning and supporting the autism community and anyone who is seeking support.

Just yourself and anyone you would like to join you!

By signing up, you'll join our mailing list. Before each Alliance meeting, we'll send out a joining link to access the online meeting.

Meetings take place on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Meetings are held online via Microsoft Teams. Download the app: The Teams app is available for desktop (Windows and Mac) and mobile devices (iOS and Android). You can download it from the Microsoft website or your device's app store. Use a web browser: If you prefer not to download the app, you can

We cover a wide range of topics relevant to the autism community, including but not limited to: Diagnosis and support, Communication and social skills, Sensory sensitivities, Education and employment, Mental health and wellbeing, Advocacy and rights, Personal experiences, Current events.

No, attending the meetings is not mandatory. The mailing list keeps you informed about upcoming events, resources, and opportunities, but you're welcome to participate as much or as little as you like.

We have moderators dedicated to ensuring a safe and respectful environment. They monitor discussions for inappropriate content, promote community guidelines, and address any concerns raised by members.

While our main focus is the online community, we may organize in-person meetups or events in the future based on member interest and local resources.

Whilst we like to keep the meetings as laid back as possible, we have a community guidance outlining our expectations for respectful and inclusive communication. All members are asked to adhere to these guidelines.

Absolutely! Members can share relevant articles, books, or other resources that they have found helpful. However self promotion of professional services must be discussed with us prior to the meeting for approval. To do this please email us at: communityengagement@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk

Of course! Whilst we will be sad to see you go please just email us and we will ensure to remove your details from our mailing list.

The Autism Alliance will last approximately one and a half hours, including a ten-minute break halfway through.

By joining our mailing list, you'll receive regular updates about: Upcoming online events and discussions New resources and information relevant to the autism community Opportunities for learning and advocacy

We have moderators dedicated to ensuring a safe and respectful environment. They monitor discussions for inappropriate content, promote community guidelines, and address any concerns raised by members.

The Autism Alliance Online Community is open to everyone, but as Autism Information and Advice Service is specifically tailored to support residents of Derbyshire and Derby City we can only support attendees within this area.