Referrals to All Together Autistic are currently closed.
We are only able to accept referrals for The Touch Base Project at this time.
Following discussions with commissioners from the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB), we are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached for a continuation of the South East Autism Support (SEAS) Programme.
This will run up until March 2027, while the ICB are continuing to work with experts-by-experience and service providers to improve support for autistic adults living in Kent and Medway.
We hope to have more information to share soon.
Please check back regularly for the latest news about the the service and when referrals will reopen.
Peer Support Groups for Independent Autistic Adults
We have in-person and online groups across the whole of Kent and Medway.
These are run by our Peer Supporters (those with lived experience) and Advocates.
We support our members to gain confidence, meet others, join in social events, and foster a sense of autistic identity/community.
Who we work with:
- Adults (over 18)
- Living in Kent or Medway
- Have a formal diagnosis of autism/Asperger’s OR are currently on the waiting list for an assessment
- Are able to access support in the community under their own initiative (i.e. do not need direct and individual support from a carer, family member, or friend to access activities)
We are commissioned specifically to work with the segment of the autistic population who are independent in the community, using a self advocacy model of support.
There are other services locally which are able to meet additional care and support needs for those who require this type of activity.
What we do:
• Monthly in-person peer support groups across each of the 14 boroughs of Kent and Medway.
• Online (Zoom) special interest groups on a range of topics.
• Sign-posting – providing information and guidance about useful local services.
• Special, one-off events, including consulting with the local council and others about issues related to the autism spectrum, putting on art exhibitions and raising local awareness about autism.
“Before I joined the groups I was extremely isolated, it has been an absolute lifeline for me. It feels like my world has really opened up.”
“As soon as I walked in I felt comfortable. Being part of this small community has helped me be confident in who I am.”
– Comments from ATA Members.
