An Autism Family Support Practitioner (AFSP) provides direct support to families and autistic people to help them understand their autism, what help and support is available locally and their next steps in accessing support and assistance post diagnosis. They coordinate weekly drop-in sessions that focus on wellbeing and self-care, building skills, talents and confidence and will be focused on a variety of themes. The AFSP is creating resource materials for people to help them understand what it means to be autistic.
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