“Autism Northern Ireland’s well-thought strategy ensures it delivers much-needed and very valuable services to its users. It is an inclusive charity anchored with good involvement from the community. Well deserving of being a (GlaxoSmithKline Impact Award) winner.”
Chitra Bharucha
Vice Chairman, BBC Trust and Impact Trust judge
“Autism NI is a genuine trailblazer – it provides invaluable support to families with young children from the time when they are awaiting diagnosis to preschool training. It knows that early intervention is vital for children with Autism and has worked tirelessly to ensure these families get the attention and support they need”.
Niall Dickson
Chief Executive of the King’s Fund
Autism NI has done a very good job of raising the profile of families living with Autism in Northern Ireland. Its evidence based early intervention model is extremely impressive, which has received attention from other organizations in this country and abroad. It is the only organization in Northern Ireland providing such a comprehensive range of services for families and professionals dealing with Autism.
GlaxoSmithKline Impact Award
Judge’s Comments
“This charity has done an amazing job of supporting families of those with Autism, and informing health professionals about treatment. It is to be commended for its work in helping to reduce the isolation and stress that is often caused as the result of the condition.”
Katie Pinnock
Director of UK Corporate Contributions at GlaxoSmithKline
Westminster recognises Autism NI as the national Autism organisation of Northern Ireland and commends the organisation’s innovative work responding to families with ASDs.
Early Day Motion 467
“The establishment of Autism NI was a watershed in bringing together parents into a grouping where alongside professionals, as the name suggests, they could have a more effective voice. Autism NI also gave a chance to learn together, to look at best practice and new ideas for helping children on the autistic spectrum. Indeed Autism NI has developed some very innovative resources for parents and their children”.
Early Day Motion 507
“Autism NI continues to be the main voluntary organisation associated with Autism in Northern Ireland. Autism NI is held in high regard as the lead organisation in Autism in Northern Ireland”.
Joe Blake
Social Services Inspectorate
“The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety consider that Autism NI’s ASD Training Service offers an excellent resource for organisations and individuals working with children and adults with ASD. We commend this Service”.
DHSS&PS
- View the Letter of Commendation from DHSSPS Re Training (71kb)
- Read about our role in the political debates
- Read about our endorsement by the House of Commons (Westminister)
- Nigel Williams Children’s Commissioner. Download Nigel Williams (NICCY Commissioner) Speech (30kb)
