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Free Autism information and advice service for Dorset

The Wessex Autistic Society’s Information and Advice service, formerly provided through partner charity - Disability Wessex, will be brought in-house under The Wessex Autistic Society and provided in partnership with The National Autistic Society from 16th August 2010.

Bob Lowndes, Chief Executive of The Wessex Autistic Society comments; “We are confident that this transition will enable the development and extension of our information and advice service. This service will remain FREE at the point of delivery funded by grants and donations and we hope to be able to assist hundreds of families and professionals each year. Our partnership with The National Autistic Society allows us to provide the very best information and advice on all matters relating to autism.”

Two new members of staff have been appointed by the Society to help deliver the service. Karen Wilmshurst joins as Advocacy Services Manager and Lizzie Johnson as Information and Advice Officer. Both are based at The Wessex Autistic Society’s Dorchester office, where appointments can be made on request.

Advice on any autism related issue, as well as information on the benefits available to those with autism and related learning difficulties is available from 16th August, Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm on 01305 213135. The Society’s Information and Advocacy team can also be reached via email on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Information sheets are also available to download from the charity’s website at www.twas.org.uk/advice