DASH provides a ranges of services and support to help autistic adults navigate the challenges of life.
Autism Matters is an information and advice service for autistic adults. This includes information about housing, welfare rights, employment, health, and debt. We also offer advice to parents and families of children on the autistic spectrum.
A personalised series of one to one discussions, where we will listen to you and help you understand your condition. This can cover difficulties you may have including behaviour, relationships, sensory overload and strategies for coping in a noisy world.
Appointments by telephoning 07554 665715 or email contact@dashswindon.com
COntact ›Monday Adults - this group meets most Monday evenings between 6pm and 8pm. There are plenty activities to socialise or sit quietly reading a book or listening to music. During the summer months we like to run a barbeque afternoon and when there is enough interest, a trip to the coast. Contact us to make a referral to the group by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
The group currently meets on alternate Thursdays between 12 midday and 2pm and does a range of activities including crafts, speakers, exercise etc. In the good weather some outdoor activities take place depending on what the group wishes to do. Contact us to make a referral to the group by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
Meeting every other Wednesday afternoon, the group is for people, of any age, to socialise and take part in practical activities and games. In the summer outings and other activities may be arranged. Contact us to make a referral to the group by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
This group is not currently meeting due to the weather. If you are interested in this group for the future, please contact us by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
This is a group for people who may identify as LGBTQI+ and meet on alternate Thursdays between 2.15 and 4.00pm. The group is facilitated but is a social group that meet to chat and talk to each other. Contact us to make a referral to the group by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
In 2022 we ran a free conference in Haydon Wick with speakers who covered a range of issues about autism. It gave people an opportunity to learn about other services and meet people in a friendly environment. If you would like more information about future conferences please contact contact@dashswindon.com
DASH welcomes volunteers to help run our social groups, provide a buddy service and assist in other tasks. If you would like to volunteer, please Contact us by emailing contact@dashswindon.com
LINK ›Here are some emergency numbers and links to resources that may be helpful.
DASH is not an emergency/crisis service. In a crisis you may find the following telephone numbers helpful.
999
111
01793 836820
116123
Working hours — 01793 463555
Emergency/out of hours— 01793 436699
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that may cause difficulties with communication. People may find social situations difficult and have problems understanding what others are thinking. They will sometimes find lights or noise to be difficult to cope with. The National Autistic Society website gives more information here.
Autism can be challenging and sometimes people will experience depression and anxiety. We can refer you to a counsellor who specialises in autism. Please contact us here
More information about mental health and autism here.
If you are finding work difficult we may be able to help. Employers may need help to provide you with the right conditions to do your job so contact us here
The National Autism Society Autism at Work Programme can be found here. They also run a free training course Finding Employment.
The following support and advice services are all located in Stanford House, Stanford Street, Swindon.