Autism Friends

A campaign to raise awareness of autism and encourage people to get inspired to support autistic people and their families.

Autism Friends aims to increase understanding of autism and inspire people to take action to support people with Autism, and their families, in their community.

The initiative has been developed by local organisations including Wigan Council and the Wigan Autism Partnership Board to increase awareness and understanding of Autism how people living with autism will encounter situations which encourages people to think differently about autism across the Wigan Borough.

‎What is an Autism Friend?

An Autism Friend is somebody that learns about autism so they can help change the stigma surrounding autism in their community.
‎These sessions aim to help businesses and members of the public better understand how those living with autism will encounter situations and what they can do to break down barriers. Sessions are held regularly across Wigan Borough and to date over 4000 people have attended.

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Session details

Sessions run approximately 45 minutes to an hour long.

Want a bespoke session for your workplace or team? Email autismfriends@wigan.gov.uk. We can host private session either in-person or virtually at a time, date and location to suit you.

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