Autism Families Public Page

30/09/2026

Let's light up social media today with
💜💛 to celebrate National Nonspeaking/Nonverbal Awareness Day 😀

29/09/2026

🎉 GET YOUR 90s GEAR READY FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🎉

Autism Families are absolutely delighted to be the chosen charity recipient for this upcoming 90's themed night in The Phoenix, Newry.

📅 Saturday 7th November
🕣 8pm
📍 The Phoenix, Newry

All funds raised on the night will help us continue supporting local families throughout the year through our family club days and therapy programmes.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible. 💙♾️

10/09/2026

📢 Autism Families Community Support Group AGM Notice 📢

We warmly invite you all to our upcoming Annual General Meeting.

We would love to see as many of our wonderful members there as possible to celebrate the past year, to share your thoughts and help shape the future of our amazing charity.Your voice matters to us! 💙

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 20th October
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Ballybot House, Newry

🌟 URGENT: We need volunteers! 🌟

We are actively seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team. If you would like to get involved and help support local families, we would be delighted to welcome you on the team! To express your interest, simply send a quick DM to Autism Families Public Page .

Thank you 💙

05/07/2026

Autism Families would like to say a huge thank you to Mia Porter & Maya Skrzypczyk, who recently completed their incredible skydive challenge in support of our charity.

Together, they raised an amazing £1,798.72 through their skydive, along with a further £531 from their recent quiz night and raffle, bringing their fantastic total to £2,329.72. 👏

We are incredibly grateful for your kindness, dedication and generosity. You are both truly inspiring and your support will make a real difference to the families we support. This money will be used towards our horse riding therapy and our sen swimming program.
Thank you so much! 💙♾️

📸 Pictured below are Mia and Maya presenting a cheque for £2,329.72 to Autism Families Chairperson, Elena Eke.

26/06/2026

We enjoyed a fantastic evening last night at the monthly quiz night in the Railway Bar Armagh.
An amazing £531 was raised for Autism Families! 👏💙♾️
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the event. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated. ⭐️
We'd also like to say a very special thank you to Mia and Maya for putting it all together and making it happen and for organising such a fantastic raffle.
You both did an amazing job! 👏
Well done to all the prize winners 🏆👏

22/06/2026

Autism Families are delighted to be the chosen recipient charity for this month's Quiz Night at the Railway Bar Armagh!

📅 Thursday 25th June
🕣 8:30pm

All funds raised on the night will help us continue supporting local families throughout the year through our family club days and therapy programmes.

We would love to see as many of you there as possible. Come along, test your knowledge, enjoy a great night out and show your support.

Thank you. 💙♾️

Our monthly quiz takes place this Thursday 25th June, at 8:30pm.

This months quiz is in aid of autismfamiliescsg!

Our loyal customers have raised close to £10,000 for various charities in 2026 and would love your help crossing that line this Thursday!

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day 💙

15/06/2026

This week, we celebrate Learning Disability Week.
The theme is "Do You See Me?" which emphasises the importance of those living with learning disabilities being seen, heard, valued & respected in ALL aspects of life. A powerful reminder to look beyond a person's learning disability & see the whole person, their talents, dreams, achievements & abilities.
The aim is to raise awareness about the issues faced by individuals with learning disabilities & to celebrate their contributions to society. We see you! ♾️💙🌈

So what is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a reduced intellectual ability.
Many people with a learning disability find everyday activities challenging. Other people with a learning disability need to be fully supported in all areas of their life, including communicating, personal care & staying safe.
They are likely to take longer to learn, need support to develop new skills, need help to understand information & need support to learn how to interact with other people.
People with a learning disability may also have a learning difficulty (such as Dyslexia) or they may be neurodivergent (such as having ADHD or being Autistic).
Autism is not a learning disability, but learning disabilities are more common and co-occur in Autistic people.
In fact, 1 in 3 Autistic people have a learning disability.
With the right support & an inclusive community, people with a learning disability can thrive.

✅️Speak directly to the person & not only to their companion (if they have one).
✅️Ask about their needs. Learn what helps them & make changes in how you communicate.
✅️Respect all types of communication. (pictures, sign, words, gesture, devices)
✅️Be patient. Give time for the person to tell you their message.
✅️Be inclusive & offer support when needed.

Let’s build a world where differences are embraced & everyone has the chance to shine! Together, we can create a community where everyone is seen, heard & valued! 💙

14/06/2026

Autism Families would like to say a huge thank you to our local PSNI Officers from the Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Team for joining us at our family club yesterday and bringing along their gaming van and police vehicle. 🎮🚓
The children had a fantastic, fun-filled afternoon and were delighted to receive stickers and squishy police car toys. Thank you for creating such a positive and memorable experience for our families. 🚔💙♾️

Officers from Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Team attended Autism Families Camlough this afternoon. What a great opportunity to meet such an incredible group of young people, families, and dedicated volunteers!

01/06/2026

Autism Families is proud to celebrate Volunteers' Week 2026, from 1st to 7th June.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to every one of the amazing volunteers, both past and present who have helped us over the past 12 years, for their hard work, dedication and ongoing support. Their kindness, compassion and commitment make a real difference to our charity and the families we support.

As Autism Families continues to grow, we would be delighted to welcome new volunteers to join our team. If you would like to make a positive impact and support autistic children, young people and their families, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you volunteers – you are truly valued and appreciated. 💙