Thames Valley Autism Alert Card
The aim of the Thames Valley Autism Alert Card scheme is to provide a simple way for autistic children, young people and adults, or a parent or carer, to quickly and easily explain their condition to others, giving cardholders more confidence to go out and about.
Autism Berkshire issues the Alert Card free of charge to anyone with a diagnosis of autism in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes.
The card is intended to be shown if the cardholder finds themselves in a situation where they need halp and support, or cannot easily explain their behaviour to people around them or to the emergency services.
Along with simple advice about autism spectrum conditions, the card gives the cardholder’s name and details of two emergency contacts, such as parents or carers, so that those shown the card understand they are dealing with an autistic person and find out what they can do to help them.
The card is available with a choice of wording on the front – I have Autism or I am Autistic – people can select their preference when they apply.
If you have any questions or cannot complete the online application form, please email contact@autismberkshire.org.uk or call 01189 594 594 (option 1) and leave a voicemail. An adviser will contact you.
