Autism NI branches are structured with an annual AGM, bank accounts and branch committee. Branches also are engaged in fundraising and lobbying activities, awareness raising, education and information, parent support, links with professionals, and many parent representatives attend forums, working groups and steering groups in their local region.
Many branches organise activities in their local area, such as regular fundays, summer schemes, and outings. They often have speakers at their meetings from a variety of voluntary or statutory settings, providing information and educating parents and professionals on a variety of topics. These activities vary from area to area, and depending on the time of the year. The members involved in these Branches decide what is of interest locally and work together to achieve that. Many branches have library facilities for members to borrow books on Autism and other resources. Branch representatives often have links with a variety of other disability groups and forums in their area and are well informed about local services and professionals.
To find out more about what your local Branch is planning contact Central Office in Autism NI to be put in touch with a main contact. It is always advisable to speak to the main contact in a branch or parent support group before attending, in order to be aware of any temporary changes to meeting times, for the main contact to be aware that it is your first meeting, and to find out what is planned for that meeting.
Antrim
Autism NI Central Office, Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Donard, Saintfield Road, Belfast.
Meet the 1st Saturday of every other month at Belvoir Activity Centre, 4-6pm.
Meet every other month on last Monday 8-10pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
West Belfast Autism NI Branch- Poleglass
Poleglass Parent Support Group
2nd Monday of each Month, 7pm – 9pm
Good Shephard Nursery, Poleglass
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
West Belfast Autism NI Branch - Holy Child PS
Holy Child Parent Support Group
3rd Monday of each Month, 11.00am – 1pm
Holy Child Primary School
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
West Belfast Autism NI Branch
Holy Child Primary School, South Green, Andersontown
Ballyowen Parent Support Group
Last Monday of each month, 7pm – 9pm
Ballyowen Healthcare Centre, Andersontown Road
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
East Antrim Autism NI Branch
Ballyclare Community Centre
1st Wednesday Each Month 7.45pm - 10.00pm
Foundry House, Doagh Road, Ballyclare
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Lisburn Autism NI Branch
Warren Childrens Centre, Warren Park
2nd Monday Each Month 7.30pm-9.30pm ,
Monthly Saturday Leisurepark Funday. 1st Saturday of the month at Lisburn Leisureplex, 2-4pm.
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
North Coast Autism NI Branch
Harpurs Hill, Community Centre, Cuilrath Street, Coleraine
3rd Monday
Each Month 8.00pm - 10.00pm,
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Ballymena Autism NI Branch
All Saints Parish Centre, Cushendall Road, Ballymena
1st Monday of the Month 7-9pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Crumlin/Glenavy Autism NI Branch
St Joseph’s Primary School, 15 Glenavy Rd, Crumlin
4th Thursday of every Month a t 7.30pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Down
Down Autism NI Branch
Ben Varrey Restaurant, Main Street, Dundrum
3rd Tuesday
Each Month 8pm,
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Newry and Mourne Autism NI Branch
2nd Wednesday of each month in The Duke, Duke Street, Warrenpoint, Co. Down from 8:00pm to 10:00pm.
2nd Tuesday of each month 10.30am-12.30pm, Torbank Partnership Parent Group, Torbank
Special School, Dundonald
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
North Down & Ards Parent Support Group
Scrabo Children’s Centre, Ards Hospital, Newtownards
Last Tuesday of each month, 7.15pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
South Down Autism NI Branch
Ballybot House, Newry
1st Tuesday of each month, 7pm-9pm
We also run a monthly art club 2nd Saturday of every month at White Gates community centre, The Meadows, Newry at 1.30-3.30pm.
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Craigavon and Banbridge Parent Support Group
Ceara Special School, Sloan Street, Lurgan
2nd Monday Each Month 7.30pm - 9.30pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Dungannon /Armagh Autism NI Branch
Sperrinview Special School, Dungannon
1st Wednesday
Each Month 8.00pm,
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Omagh Parent Support Group
Meeting: Seminar Room, Post Graduate Centre, Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh
Meet 2nd Tues of each month at 11.00am-1pm
Phone: Mary Lynch on 07827 892253.
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Fermanagh Autism NI Branch
Meeting: Fermanagh House, Broadmeadow, Enniskillen (opp KFC)
4th Tuesday of every month at 8pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
North West Autism NI Branch
Foyle Hospice, Culmore Road, Derry
3rd Tuesday, Each Month 7.30pm,
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
Mid Ulster Autism NI Branch
Maghera Day Centre.
Last Thursday Each Month 8pm
Phone: 02890 401 729
Helpline Number: 0845 055 9010
Email: info@autismni.org
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