Asperger’s Children and Carers Together (ACCT) is a parent-led support group for children and families affected by Asperger’s syndrome. We run activity groups for children and teenagers with Asperger’s, as well as day trips and other outings. Siblings are welcome too. We also host weekly drop-in sessions and monthly meetings for parents and carers.
Members are invited to all ACCT activities, receive a newsletter and have use of our extensive library. Membership is free.
We run:
- Monthly parent meetings
- Social events
- A book and dvd library
- A weekly drop in session (term time only)
- ACCTivate, the Fortnightly Children’s Club
Full list of events and activities
History
ACCT was set up in 2006 by three parents, Deborah Woodhouse, Karen Nuttgens and Helen Basu-Chaudhuri to support children affected by Asperger’s syndrome, their families and others who care for them in Sheffield. ACCT was launched because there was a lack of help for families affected by the challenges faced by children and young people in the Sheffield area.
There are now five trustees and four non voting members who work with the Director to manage ACCT on a voluntary basis, and there are over 200 families who have become members.
ACCT also works to raise awareness of Asperger’s Syndrome by providing information for the public and giving talks on request.
