- Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. Our aim is to help make the ordinary possible for the 1 in 100 UK children and young people with autism – a lifelong, neurological condition that affects communication, social understanding and imagination. We believe in equality, education and achievement. Our objectives: • More and better services • Awareness and understanding • Influence on policy-making Our key activities: School years: We run a special school (TreeHouse School) in North London and work with other schools across the UK to help them provide the right support. College years: We are setting up a new college for young people with autism aged 19 to 25 years and working with other partners to help young people with autism successfully transition to adult life. Early years: We plan to pilot services for earlier identification. Families and professionals: We provide training and support. Raising Awareness & Influencing: We deliver opportunities for parents and young people to engage with and influence decision-makers. Your support will enable us to increase the reach of our activities, supporting the 1 in 100 young people with autism across the UK. To find out more please do visit our website at www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
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