Organisation: Autism NI (PAPA)

Description: Autism NI is Northern Ireland’s autism charity. Formed in 1990 by a group of concerned parents and professionals, the charity supports a network of 17 branches and local support groups across the province. Autism NI provides advice, information, support and training for individuals with autism, their parents and carers, and professionals working in the field.

Contact name: Arlene Cassidy, Chief Executive

Address:
Donard
Knockbracken Healthcare Park
Belfast

Postcode: BT8 8BH

Tel: (028) 9040 1729

Fax: (028) 9040 3467

Email: arlene@autismni.org

Website: www.autismni.org

Sector (statutory, voluntary, community, other):
Voluntary - registered charity number XR22944

Area of interest/expertise:

Mission statement:
Autism NI seeks to ensure that people within the autistic spectrum and their carers have access to appropriate services, enabling people with autism to become valued members of the community.