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.
Confidence shines as Andy performs at choral concert
We were so proud to witness one of our residents, Andy, singing his heart out at a recent concert.
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A Proud Moment for Liam
Liam at Mundy Street recently embraced new skills and a new volunteer role during a recent visit to a cafe.
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Sarah celebrates 28 years of working for AEM with Whitegates BBQ party
Whitegates celebrated a major milestone for staff member Sarah, marking 28 years at Autism East Midlands.
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Emma's Story: From Teaching Assistant to Senior Leadership
Emma Foulkes tells us how she's thriving in an environment that makes a difference to the lives of autistic young...
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Old Fire Station Celebrates 1st Birthday
Old Fire Station service users and staff threw a special party to celebrate the service's first birthday.
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Whitegates service user Mariah dances to success
Whitegates service user Mariah recently won her first dance trophy after an amazing performance.
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Over £2,000 raised through miles and cakes - Rachael's Journey
Rachael's journey to the London Marathon has been one that left us speechless as she has been carrying out her...
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Students on track to success with EMR supported scheme
A group of our students have recently completed three weeks of a supported placement with EMR.
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New website for ACE Popcorn now live - Autism East Midlands' social enterprise
We're proud to announce that we have recently launched a brand new website for ACE Popcorn, our new social enterprise.
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24 June 2026
Nothing brings people together like a BBQ! 🔥
On Friday, we held a BBQ at Carlton Road, which offered the chance for everyone to get together and for parents and families to meet each other.
Our person-centred approach to our work doesn't just involve the person we support, but often the families, parents and other carers too.
Massive thank you to the staff team who worked really hard preparing the food and making sure everyone had a good time 💖
24 June 2026
School is only the beginning ⭐
But for so many young people, leaving it can be a difficult step, with a lot of unanswered questions.
✨ Who do I want to be? ✨
✨ What do I want to do? ✨
✨ What's next for me? ✨
We're glad that we can help to support our learners through initiatives like our Transitions Fair and our Careers Programme.
Hopefully the families and students attending today will get to discover what's out there and what support may be available after they reach that inevitable moment when they leave us.
23 June 2026
Hiring! ⭐ We're pleased to share that, due to an internal promotion, we're hiring a new Assistant Service Manager for our team in Mansfield Woodhouse.
We're ideally looking for an experienced professional with a background in social care and/or supporting autistic adults.
Perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and grow into a leadership role focused on person-centred support.
Apply: https://bit.ly/3SoGJwa
