Welcome to Autism East Midlands

Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.

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We provide a wide range of care, support and educational services to meet the needs of autistic individuals of all ages, and their families and carers.

Need a short family break, or a trip somewhere different?

Our holiday lettings are set in the tranquil surroundings of Ashbourne and offer comfortable care-free packages that suit families, groups and those with a wandering spirit.

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Want to know more about autism and our support? Read our latest news stories.

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First training session held at new AEM Training Centre

Our brand new Training and Social Enterprise Centre opened its doors to its first training cohort.

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Social Autism Space enjoys summer meet-ups at Crich and Jurassic Golf

Our Social Autism Space has been making memories this summer with regular meet-ups across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

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Holiday lets unveiled ahead of summer

We're unveiling our newly refurbished holiday lets for short breaks, family stays and more in the tranquility of Ashbourne.

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New fire station day service receives community support ahead of launch

As our new day service gets closer to its official opening date, two organisations recently visited after raising funds.

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Sherwood celebrates summer with strawberry picking

Our Sherwood Centre service users recently planned a trip to School Farm.

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Whitegates throws Summer party for AEM service users

Service users from across our services came together for a summer-themed party and barbeque at Whitegates respite service.

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Sherwood Centre marks VE Day

Our Sherwood Centre at Mansfield Woodhouse recently marked VE Day, hosting a tea party for all its service users.

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Whitegates respite gives warm hot tub welcome to service users

Our Whitegates respite service recently acquired a hot tub for users to enjoy.

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Sherwood crew perform dance show for Special Persons Day

Our Sherwood Centre recently invited families to visit the centre for a special performance from the Sherwood Crew!

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17 July 2025

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Earlier this week, Taylor burst into our head office full of excitement for his trip to the Cotswold Motoring Museum.

His mission? Why, to meet Brum of course!

Brum was a staple of children's television in the 1990s, and Taylor has made many other trips over his time at Whitegates to visit other iconic children's TV figures such as Noo-Noo from the Teletubbies, Postman Pat and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Taylor's mission is to find as many of these little rides as possible.

Who knows where he'll turn up next?

16 July 2025

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At Sutherland House School, our students recently had their assembly themed around art in the world around us. 🎨

Students worked together to create a large piece of art, with links to local Nottingham landmarks.

Our art specialist Lesley supported our pupils to put their own stamp on this and help them bring their visions to life.

We hope to display this artwork in an exhibition at the end of the year.

We were so impressed with the end result!

14 July 2025

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David loves butterflies. 🦋

He spent his birthday last year at a local Butterfly House, after spending months excited to go!

Over the last few weeks, David has been watching over five little caterpillars, watching them develop into their cocoons and keeping an eye on when they were ready to hatch.

We're pleased to share that they've now hatched into beautiful butterflies.

It's so moving to watch him set them free!

Bye bye, butterflies! 👋