Autism Alert Cards 

The Essex Autistic Society is proud to have launched the Autism Alert Card. 

The cards have been produced in conjuction with Essex Police and Suffolk Constabulary and are available FREE  to anyone who has an autism spectrum condition.  The card will help the public and emergency services quickly identify that they are dealing with someone who has autism.  They have the cardholder's name and emergency contact numbers and offer some simple advice about dealing with someone who has autism.

The cards were officially launched during Autism Awareness Week (1st - 7th October 2007) where Bob Russell MP presented a giant version of the card to a young boy with autism. 

If you would like a card, or know of someone who would benefit, please contact our Family Support Team on 01206 577678. Alternatively an application form can be downloaded here and returned to our Head Office address (please note proof of diagnosis is required before a card can be issued).

We would like to thank Autism West Midlands , Essex Police and Suffolk Constabulary for their help and supoprt in the production of the Autism Alert Cards.

Our Services
Head Office: All central administration and finance is handled at the Society's Head Office in Colchester.

School Services: We offer education for 3 - 19 year olds at Doucecroft School in Eight Ash Green and a Further Education department for 16 - 19 year olds in Kelvedon

Adult Services: We run five residential homes around Colchester and an Adult Day Centre

Community Support:  Upon request from the Social Services, the  Essex Autistic Society can provide autism specific full time support to individuals living in the community.

Support Services: We provide a  Family Support Service which offers advice and information to families affected by autism, and Clinical Psychology and Speech & Language services to our service users.