About us

Autism In Mann was originally called the Isle of Man Autistic Support Group. It is a Manx Registered Charity, established in 1991 by two parents who wanted to reach out and help others and it has been involved with the local community ever since!
We are a parent support group run by families affected by autism
We are constantly looking at ways to help and expand opportunities for young people and families affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorder

What is Autism?

Autism is a type of developmental disability and is lifelong. There are different types of autism, but all people with autism show difficulty with social interaction, communication and imagination to a greater or lesser degree.

People with autism are said to be on “the autistic spectrum”. The word 'spectrum' is used because, while all people with autism share the three main areas of difficulty, their condition will affect them in very different ways.

Autistic spectrum disorder can prove isolating not just for the person with it, but also for their parents/carers and siblings.

Autism in Mann aims to provide help and support to parents and carers and to promote a greater understanding of the condition.

To learn more about autism click here

What do we do

We work independently and with other Charities and organisations to provide training opportunities for members and professionals.

We work in partnership with the Department of Education, Sport & Culture to jointly fund a teacher to work with children with autism.

We produce a Quarterly Newsletter for our members

Our library books are housed at The Family Library, Westmoreland Road, Douglas

We have donated books to following libraries :

- The Family Library in Douglas
- The Henry Bloom Noble in Douglas
- The Ward Library in Peel
- The Castletown Library
- The George Herdman Library in Port Erin
- The Ramsey Town Library
- The Harvey Briggs Onchan Library

We meet regularly and run social events for parents and families, such as coffee mornings, and swimming sessions.

Autism in Mann is a member charity of Project 21 which has worked to build Centre 21 for people with learning difficulties.

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Autism in Mann has bought a set of these books. Jenny will have them at the October 'Drop In' sessions.

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A big THANK YOU to Chris Bonnello for coming to talk to Autism in Mann parents last Friday.

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Out now in paperback, ebook and audiobook, Pooky Knightsmith's new book 'Parenting While You're Autistic'

get your copy today - https://bit.ly/47QMFS0

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Thank you for all your questions, which we have now sent to the Engagement Team. There will still be an opportunity to ask more questions at the end of the meeting next Tuesday.
We look forward to seeing as many parents and carers at...

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Last chance to book a place for Chris Bonnello’s talk on Friday at Centre 21.
A sandwich lunch will be provided at 12.30pm. This is a free event for parents but places must be booked in advance by emailing autisminmann@manx.net

Advice and insight from a former teacher with Asperger Syndrome

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Manx Care’s Children with Disabilities team have been working to increase the support offered to older children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or social and/or communication needs/a learning disability.

The team met with Jenny Cawte, Autism and Social Communication Officer, who supports children...

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