Strathclyde Autistic Society

Constitutional objectives

The Society is established to support and promote the welfare of children and adults with Autism and their families and carers_~ within the geographical areq of Strathclyde and in particular: ~ (a)To provide and to promote the provision of care, treatment and education of children and adults with autism and to secure for them provision commensurate with their needs. (b)To provide with advice and support to families and carers of people with autism (C)To increase pUblic awareness regarding the problems and circumstances of people with autism and their families and carers and to encourage their acceptance and support in the community. (d)To foster mutual help, co-operation and friendship between families,carers, helpers and those entrusted with the care of people with autism. (e)To provide housing,care,information,advisory and advocacy services, treatment, training, day and residential services, education, occupation,employment,leisure and recreation for people with autism and to guide and support others making similar provision. (f)To make appropriate representations to relevant statutory bodies and other organisations on behalf of people with autism and their families and carers. (g)To promote,conduct and engage in research into autism,to collect and disseminate information relating to autism and to exchange such information with other bodies having simila, objects.