🌟 Our Services – Supporting You, Your Way 🌟

At SASS (Southampton Autism Support Service), we’ve been listening closely to the community—and we’ve made some exciting, much-needed changes to better serve you. Our support is now more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the real needs of individuals and families navigating neurodiversity in and around Southampton.

🎉 What’s New?

We are proud to now be funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and Southampton City Council. This support is helping us grow and innovate, reaching more people and providing the care and resources that are so vital to our community.

Due to high demand, our previous one-to-one model was no longer sustainable. But that hasn't stopped us—instead, we’ve reshaped how we support, so no referrals or waiting lists are needed anymore! Starting September, we will be offering a weekday Tuesday - Wednesday and Friday crisis drop-in service, so you can access help when you need it, no barriers, no delay.

Details coming soon – keep an eye on our socials and website!

🧡 Our Current Services:

✅ Weekly Drop-In Support Groups
Open, informal, and supportive spaces where you can talk, share, and be heard. No judgement, just real understanding.

✅ Youth Club
An inclusive environment where young people can thrive, explore, and connect. While they have fun, parents/carers get space to breathe, connect, or access support.

✅ Life Skills Courses
Tailored to young people and adults, focusing on practical independence—budgeting, cooking, self-care, and everyday routines.

✅ Cooking Courses (2 Age Groups)
Held during school hours—teaching essential culinary skills in a fun, sensory-friendly way.

✅ Lego Therapy
Creative, structured play-based therapy to support communication, social interaction, and fine motor skills.

✅ First Steps After Diagnosis
Guidance for families and individuals just starting their journey after a diagnosis or while on the path toward one.

✅ Informative Talks Led by Neurodivergent Voices
Real stories, real insight. Topics include sensory needs, burnout, ARFID, and more. Open conversations with those who live the experience.

✅ EBSA and Home Ed Support
Bespoke courses for children out of school due to anxiety or other challenges, with home-ed cooking, social, and skills-based sessions.

✅ Steps to Adulthood
Transitioning to independence doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our courses walk you through it all, step by step.

✅ Advocacy & Signposting
We’re here to help you navigate services, get your voice heard, and find the right support and resources.

🌈 Introducing: Our Newest Innovation – Certified Neurodiversity Cards

We are thrilled to launch the UK’s first certified Neurodiversity Cards, created by neurodivergent people for neurodivergent people.

🔹 Standard Card – For those with a diagnosis
🔹 Carer Card – Identifying and empowering those who care for neurodivergent people
🔹 Waiting List Card – For those awaiting diagnosis, recognising support needs during this critical time

Each card includes:

Full name and photo ID
NHS number
Diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis)
Emergency contact info
QR code for fast access to details

These cards are approved, personalised, and designed to promote understanding, especially in moments of crisis or confusion. Prices start at just £7.

“There’s nothing like this available in the region—until now. These cards are already changing lives.”

We’re constantly evolving. Our community deserves more—and with continued support and funding, we will do even more.

If funding continues, we plan to expand our use of the Hub and deliver more support groups, host targeted drop-in talks, open a sensory support shop, and offer online training at low cost for the whole community.

Together, we’re building a truly inclusive Southampton.