You may have many questions conerning Autism and Aspergers and would like to speak to someone directly. We would be delighted to help you and for your ease we have differrent numbers so you can speak directly to the people who can help, advise ad support you and your family.

For general advice on joining PASN, news of events, how to receive the newsletter and other general information concerning the running of PASN

Please phone Sally, Kim or Barbara on 07914331876
or email - General enquirires barbara@pasn.co.uk
                  Membership/newsletter  kim@pasn.co.uk
                  Outreach Support daviesjenn4@googlemail.com
                  Library     sally@pasn.co.uk

Please note our registered address has changed

It is now...  PASN
                    c/o The Frank Sorrell Centre,
                    Prince Albert Road,
                    Southsea,
                    PO4 9HR

Outreach and Education

For general advice on Outreach support and education within the home environment and  schools, Plus 1:1 work with children and their families, or presentations to schools or groups, indeed any query in relation to how to help your child/ teenager  whilst trying to support, help and  understand your child's/ teenagers behaviour:.

Jenn can also help with resources and aids to help everyone affected by ASD. Provide support in the home for families requiring advice on ASD, meet with parents new to autism and Aspergers, assist in schools to help LSA's and SENCOS and help plan support specific for each individual.Telpehone or e-mail for additional information. You do not have to have a specific diagnosis to receive any advice, help or support.

Please phone Jenn Davies on 07777665546 or e-mail daviesjenn4@googlemail.com

Siblings

Unfortunately at the present time the siblings group is not running due to some of the volunteers leaving to pursue other interests and careers. We are looking to resume this valuable service as soon as possible.
Please feel free to contact us on the general enquiries number or email address if you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering for the sibs group,
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                                           WATCH THIS SPACE!!  

Portsmouth Autism Support Network was started with the aim of helping and supporting all families and children affected by Autism/ Aspergers at all stages and in any way possible. It is not essential to have a diagnosis to come along to these groups, in many cases the waiting time to receive a diagnosis can take over two years and during that time people often require a great deal of help, advice and support from other parents and that is what we try to offer everyone.

In this first secion on the website we have also illustrated some of the events that we do hold, so you can see some of the events that have taken place with great success and much enjoyment from the families.

There is also important information on how you can access the outreach support Worker. There is no official referral system, and to recieve help, information or advice on one or more of the areas listed below please call Jenn on 07777665546 or e-mail via the contact us tab via the webpage.

Life with ASD

Living with ASD can be exhausting and at times feel like you are living in a "minefield" as you wait for the next "melt down" to happen. Are aim is to be there to offer words of encouragment, join with you in laughter at some of the situations that do occur and above all help you realise you are not alone. Unfortunatly many people can feel isolated due to living with someone with this condition, through the network numerous families have been able to realise they are not alone, and they can relax knowing that whatever their child/ children does will not cause a reaction from anyone within the group. We are all here to help, support and encourage one another.

 We are a group of parents of children with an autistic spectrum disorder, and professionals working in the field. We are aiming to provide a support network for parents to enable them to access information about what support is available to them in the Portsmouth area. 
                                     
The factual information contained in this website is taken from reliable sources, such as the National Autistic Society, Tony Attwood and Lorna Wing. However, when opinions and perspectives are mentioned, these do not necessarily represent the views of the group.

Numbers important for the network are listed below:-

Mobile network number for general enquiries:- 07914331876

Outreach Support worker:-  07777665546.

At present PASN is able to provide the following activities and events and we also have seperate funding for an Outreach support Worker.

Evening Parent Support Meetings

Coffee Mornings

Internet cafe for teenagers with ASD

Social activities including Krazy Kaves, gymnastics, Swimming

Christmas and Summer Events

Siblings Group

Outings and Trips organised for all the families.

For a full list of activities and events please follow the link provided and read the newsletters in the relevant section for further information.

For two years running Kevin Bradshaw kindly took part in the Great South Run to raise money for PASN. His efforts, hard work and constant training raised essential funds for the group and we are indebted to the amount of time and energy he put into raising funds for the whole group.

Unfortuntaly Kevin will not be taking part in the run this year so if there is anyone who would be willing to take his place and help to raise funds we would love to hear from you!!

Thanks again Kevin for all you did to help so many families within PASN

Thanks to Steve Hudson who is the manager of Liquid and Envy night club, along with other clubs in Pubwatch, they have all teamed together to try and help raise £10,000 to help and support Portsmouth Autism Support Group, by doing fundraising events throughout the year.

Thanks to there incredible fundraising efforts it means that PASN (Portsmouth Autism Support Network) is able to continue offerring help and support to all families affected by autism and Apsergers and all the groups will continue to grow and benefit from the help that is provided in so many forms making PASN such an active and growing group.

Thanks to their kindness and generosity Liquid and Envy funded and made possible the summer Picnic and the Christmas Party, and more recently an exciting Sailing weekend has been planned by the Siblings..