Autism Support Project
The Autism Support Project supports Haringey parents/carers of children and young people who are on the waiting list for an autism diagnosis or have been recently diagnosed.
The services offered include a monthly Autism club for young people, a bi-monthly, in person, parents group, help to claim disability benefits, one to one advice sessions, training and social events.
For more information or to refer yourself please call 0208 802 2611, or email sendiass@markfield.org.uk
Autism information
One-to-one appointments
Book an appointment to speak to a SENDIASS adviser about how to navigate the autism assessment process, health, education, and social care services to help your child.
- For parents of children either on the waiting list for an autism assessment, or recently diagnosed.
- For autistic young people (or who are on the waiting list for assessment) aged 16 to 25
Email SENDIASS@markfield.org.uk or call 020 8802 2611
Saturday Youth Group
A monthly youth group for young people aged 12-17 who are on the waiting list for assessment or recently diagnosed. Meet other young people, make new friends, do fun activities and share your interests.
Booking via SENDIASS@markfield.org.uk or call 020 8802 2611 to discuss.
Disability benefts
SENDIASS offer appointments to help apply for disability living allowance for parents and carers living in Haringey. We operate a waiting list due to the volume of requests.
Please complete this form to be added to our waiting list. An advisor will contact you when an appointment becomes available.
Autism project workshops
FREE for parents/carers of children living in Haringey who are on the waiting list for an Autism assessment or recently diagnosed.
Use of Visual Aids
Friday 3rd October 10am-2pm – in person at Markfield
This workshop is an introduction to using visual aids, looking at how to use visual aids to support communication and the impact using visual aids can have on increasing independence. Light lunch provided.
New to autism?
Tuesday 14th October 12-1pm – Online
Navigating services and support whilst on the waiting list or newly diagnosed. This one- hour online session provides information on how to access services and support across education, health, and social care. This session is for parents and carers of children living in Haringey who are on the autism assessment waiting list or recently diagnosed.
Positive Behaviour Support
2 day workshop on Friday 7th and 14th November 10am-2pm – in person at Markfield
A 2 day workshop exploring the importance of understanding behaviour, strategies for promoting positive behaviour and managing behaviour that challenges. Light lunch provided.
Light lunch served, please state any dietary requirements when booking. There is no creche and we are unable to accommodate children at these sessions.
To book a place please visit our Eventbrite page