What is Autonomy?

• Autonomy is a Shropshire based self-help and social group for young people and adults who have Asperger's syndrome (AS), (diagnosed or undiagnosed).
• Autonomy is run by Sara and Eric Heath who have personal experience of Asperger's syndrome
• Membership of Autonomy is free.

Autonomy offers:

• Opportunities to meet others with Asperger's syndrome
• Telephone advice and support (for people with AS and/or their parents. partners/carers)
• Friendship and understanding
• Social events and activities (see our Social Events page)
• A free bi-monthly newsletter by mail or email
• A range of charged-for Autonomy Plus+ services including consultancy, awareness training, mentoring, help with claiming benefits, pre- and post- diagnostic support and professional help

Autonomy social events are:

• Ten Pin Bowling in Shrewsbury
• Pub socials in Telford and Shrewsbury
• Autonomy Chess and Board Games Club
• Autonomy for Women
• Subsidized Spring and Summer outings
• Subsidized Christmas Dinner in Shrewsbury and Telford.

Autonomy can also help with:

• Advocacy
• Mentoring
• Social skills
• Advice and strategies
• Problem solving
• Learning about Asperger's syndrome (see Autonomy Plus+)