Special Needs
National Autistic Society (NAS)
In 1962 a group of parents, frustrated with the lack of provision and support for children with autism and their carers, and whose children had been labelled 'ineducable' came together and formed The Society for Autistic Children which later became The National Autistic Society (NAS). Their aim was to encourage a better understanding of autism and to pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.
Initially working out of Helen Green Allison's back room, with a handful of members and little funding, the NAS has come a long way in 39 years. Today, the Society has grown into the UK's foremost organisation for people with autism and those who care for them, spearheading national and international initiatives and providing a strong voice for autism. The organisation works in many areas to help people with autism live their lives with as much independence as possible.
HRH The Princess Royal became Patron of the NAS in 1993, having been involved with the cause of autism for many years. Throughout her patronage HRH The Princess Royal has visited many of the NAS schools and adult centres, attended three seminars for Prospects (Supported Employment Service), taken part in the 'Lifeline' video appeal and recently hosted a leadership dinner at St. James's Palace.
The National Autistic Society (NAS) is registered both with the Charity Commissioners and the Registrar of Companies. Its trusts and powers are laid down its Articles of Association which states that the charity's objective is to provide education, treatment, welfare and care to people with autism and related conditions.
Address:
The National Autistic Society
393 City Road
London EC1V 1NG
Tel:
Fax:
Helpline: 0 (10am-4pm Mon-Fri)
E-mail:
Website: http://www.nas.org.uk
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