Helping you, or someone you care for, find support with ADHD or autism

Find support

If you, or somebody you know, is affected by autism you can call the National Autistic Society helpline (Monday to Thursday 10am-4pm and Fridays 9am-3pm) for impartial, confidential advice and support

National Autistic Society

0808 800 4104

Getting help

People with autism and ADHD have different support needs. Some are able to live independently while others may need help with specific tasks or round-the-clock support.

There are local support options available to people with autism and ADHD, as well as their carer, in Devon. You can search for these on Pinpoint.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) is a leading national charity with branches across the south west. They explain the types of support available to people with autism.

The national Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service (ADDISS) offers information and resources to anyone affected by ADHD.

AADD-UK is a website created by and for adults with ADHD.

Devon Partnership Trust (DPT) Devon Adult Autism and ADHD service provides diagnosis and assessment for adults in Devon who have not previously been diagnosed and whose symptoms are consistent with an Autism Spectrum Condition or ADHD.

Please note that this is a temporary holding page.

We appreciate that what this page has to offer is limited at this time but it has been created to highlight our commitment to provide better information, advice and signposting for people in Devon with autism and ADHD and those who support them.

If you would like to help shape this area of the site or would like to make some suggestions about what content / information would be really useful to you, then please email us webteam@devon.gov.uk.