Who we are:

Portsmouth Autism Support Network (PASN) are a small, independent and dedicated charity, based locally in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Founded in 2008, PASN strives to be a growing and invaluable support network for people with autistic spectrum disorders and their families.

What we do:

As a charity, we provide the much-needed resources and support to both families and children affected by Autism. We actively organise activities and events that enable families to meet like-minded individuals who understand the difficulties felt in day-to-day life. Without PASN, more children would have to go without and more families would have to tackle Autism alone, often not tackling it at all.

Why we need you:

In general, autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. Sadly, autism is commonly misunderstood among society and is often regarded as the ‘invisible’ disability due to its effects on social communication. However, it is actually much more common than most people think. There are approximately 700,000 people living with Autism in the UK alone – that’s greater than 1 in every 100! For a city the size of Portsmouth, that equates to over 2000 people.

We have been able to serve over 500 members, including parents, careers, children and professionals. Nevertheless, there are still many more to reach and the time has never been too soon to step up and get involved.