Our mission is to support Actually Autistic adults to be themselves without judgement or fear.

Founder, Anna Taylor is on a mission. When establishing Autism Matters in the Teesside area, in 2012, she knew that there were many support services for Autistic children, but very little to support adults. “So I asked Autistic adults what they wanted and together we designed a service exclusively for them.” They told me that they wanted a place that was safe to be who they are, without judgement and having to fit into anyones expectations of them.

Autism Matters was created, together with Autistic adults and staff who they trusted and chose to support them. We were led by their ideas and needs for access to social activities. First service we created was our social support groups. Then came our short breaks, then we added our 1-2-1 PA support service. We now have additional support with work experience, called Autism Angels, and access to the therapy service.

Anna, Lynne, and the AM HQ team have created a unique charity where Autistic adults access a wide range of support. We help them on their journey through life. Full of inspiring, and unique services designed by people who use those services.

Our new phase of development is now to replicate our services across the UK, STARTING WITH NEWCASTLE ON TYNE!

So here you are, at the start of something new. A new charity based on the success of Autism Matters Teesside, but doing things our way, here in Newcastle and the surrounding areas.

We are very excited to start this new venture, and launch our first service, Social groups.