Autism Foundation C.I.C

Welcome to the Autism Foundation C.I.C.​

 

A multi-award-winning social enterprise dedicated to empowering autistic and disabled individuals, their families, and the professionals who support them. At the Autism Foundation, our mission is straightforward: to create meaningful, lasting change for individuals with autism and disabilities by providing high-quality training, support, and advocacy. We believe every individual deserves to be understood, supported, and empowered to thrive.

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About Us​

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I’m Faria Arsh, founder and CEO of the Autism Foundation C.I.C. As a specialist in autism, communication, and behavioural analysis, and a trained ADOS-2 assessor, I deliver both in-person and online training designed to provide you with practical, evidence-based tools that you can use immediately at home or in school.

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My work is deeply informed by my personal journey as a mother to a teenage daughter with severe autism, ADHD, severe learning difficulties, and epilepsy. Combining my professional expertise with lived experience, I have developed workshops and training programmes that truly meet the needs of families, carers, and educators. Our best-selling book, Toilet Training for Autistic & SEND Children and Adults, is a testament to our work and ethos, which has helped hundreds of autistic and SEND individuals and their families globally. 

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What We Do

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We provide a wide range of services, including:

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• Specialist Training & Workshops
  Practical, accessible strategies for communication, behaviour management, and supporting autistic children and adults. Please click on our 'Services' tab to secure your place on our next training. 

• Parent & Carer Support
  Empowering families with guidance that makes everyday life more manageable and positive.

• Professional Training
  Tools and techniques for schools, SEN teams, and care providers to improve understanding and intervention.

• Parent Advocacy Services
  Helping families navigate EHCPs, school meetings, assessments, and local authority processes.

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​Our New Project: Respite & Care Home Facilities

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We are excited to be developing respite and care home services for individuals with autism and disabilities. Our focus is on delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care for some of the most vulnerable members of the community. This project will expand our ability to support families who desperately need short breaks and specialised care for their loved ones. 

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Support Our Mission

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You can read more about our upcoming project and contribute through our GoFundMe page below: