Welcome to Autism East Midlands
Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.
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.
Bolsover residents celebrate Pancake Day
Residents at our Bolsover residential service recently celebrated Pancake Day.
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Andy's progress to independence
Andy, one of our residents, shares how our staff have supported him in developing independent living skills.
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Behind the scenes at Ace: How our delicious popcorn is made
Our Marketing Team went behind the scenes at Ace Popcorn, getting a first-hand look at our new social enterprise.
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Whitegates described as "amazing lifeline" for family
Hear a family's story of how our respite service has made a difference to one of the people we support.
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Why I am running the City of Lincoln 10K - Julian's Story
Julian shares why he is doing the City of Lincoln 10K for one of his beautiful boys.
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Old Fire Station receives donation from local ASDA
Staff and service users from our Old Fire Station service recently visited their local Asda to pick up donated selection...
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Students from SHS were invited to participate in a Table Cricket Tournament
Students from SHS were invited to participate in a Table Cricket Tournament.
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Students represented SHS in a festive running event
Students represented Sutherland House School in a festive running event.
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19 February 2026
If you're in Leicester or Loughborough, bring the little ones to our next Family Support Hub! 💖
Our Family Support Hubs provide a monthly meet-up where families can access advice and guidance in a no-pressure, supportive environment, and children can be entirely themselves.
Email lesley.lock@aem.org.uk for more info ✨
19 February 2026
Students from Sutherland House School recently took part in a KS3 multi-sports event 🏃
This was the first time some of our students had participated, and we were so proud of how they showed maturity, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Big well done to the students involved!
19 February 2026
⭐ Autism Awareness Training ⭐
Have you ever wanted to be more inclusive?
Have you ever struggled to understand what an autistic co-worker or customer might need?
Do you want to learn more about autism, and how it may present in the workplace?
Autism East Midlands offers full-day and half-day courses for businesses, charities and other organisations looking to learn more.
Get in touch: https://bit.ly/4rXJj8R
