Thames Valley Autism Alert Card
The aim of the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card scheme is to provide a simple way for autistic children, young people and adults, or a parent or carer, to quickly and easily explain their condition to others, giving cardholders more confidence to go out and about.
Autism Berkshire issues the Alert Card free of charge to anyone with a diagnosis of autism in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.
The card is intended to be shown if the cardholder finds themselves in a situation where they need help or cannot easily explain their behaviour to people around them or to the emergency services.
Along with simple advice about autism spectrum conditions, the card gives the cardholder’s name and details of two emergency contacts, such as parents or carers, so that those shown the card understand they are dealing with someone with autism and find out what they can do to help them.
Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a copy (a photo or scan) of documentation showing proof of a diagnosis.
Proof can include a:
- diagnosis letter or
- a statement letter from a professional, such as a doctor, paediatrician, psychologist, social worker or school or
- a medical report or assessment.
Applications can be made using the online form on the Autism Berkshire website.
Proof of an autism diagnosis should be emailed to contact@autismberkshire.org.uk. You can also use this email address to get in touch if you cannot complete the online application form. Alternatively, call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a message.
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Julia Cox
- Contact position
- Family support and training lead
- Telephone
- 01189 594 594 (option 1) 01189 594 594 (option 1)
- admin@autismberkshire.org.uk
- Website
- Thames Valley Autism Alert Card - Autism Berkshire
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Name
- 40
- Address
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Caversham Road
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
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RG1 7EB
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Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers. Slough Information and Services Guide and Slough Borough Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommend that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), OFSTED and CQC registrations.