The Autism Hub
The Autism Hub service is provided by The Toby Henderson Trust and Autism in Mind.
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Overview
The Autism Hub service is provided by The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) and Autism in Mind (AIM).
TTHT occupy the Autism Hub: Monday - Wednesday
AIM occupy the Autism Hub: Thursday and Friday
- Toby Henderson Trust
The Toby Henderson Trust provides pre, during and post diagnostic support to families and carers of children and young people, with or without a diagnosis of Autism, up to the age of 18. - Autism in Mind
Autism in Mind supports autistic adults aged 18 and over who do not have an associated learning disability.
Support available
The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT)
The team provides support to families and carers when:
- they think their child or young person may be autistic
- they are currently being diagnosed
- their child / young person has a diagnosis
Help and support is available by:
- face-to-face family support appointments
- telephone support calls & email support
- virtual video conferencing calls
- webinars and workshops
- support groups
It uses a family-centred approach, offering practical skills, advice, strategies and a listening ear.
The service also works with other organisations, particularly AIM, to support the transition into adulthood.
Autism in Mind (AIM)
AIM are focused on finding solutions, and work with inviduals to allow them to have a better understanding of their autism and what it means to them.
They offer the "Me, Myself and Autism" course to anyone over the age of 18. The course is co-designed, co-produced and co-delivered by autistic people.
AIM connect with individuals and works to support their needs, and prevent crisis from happening.
They do this by providing:
- informal advocacy to support effective communication
- support to individuals in employment
- support to individuals in educational settings
- support to access benefits
- workshops delivered by a sensory occupational therapist
- workshops delivered by a speech and language therapy
Who can access the service
You can access the The Hub services for free if you live in South Tyneside.
TTHT services are free for all families / carers of autistic children and young people unto the age of 18, no matter where they are in their diagnostic journey. However, the service asks that autism is being considered for the child / young person.
Autism in Mind supports autistic adults aged 18 and over who do not have an associated learning disability.
How to access the service
The Autism Hub
Family/carers and adults can be referred to The Hub for support by any professional.
You can also self-refer.
The Toby Henderson Trust
Referrals can be made by ringing 0191 816 0550 or email autismhub@ttht.co.uk.
Autism In Mind
You can refer someone:
- on the website - Autism in Mind
- email - info@autisminmind.com
- text - 07526152139
- phone - 0191 567 2514
Once an adult is referred into the service, a member of staff will get in touch by email, phone or video call.