Type of service: Training providers, Local groups, Social groups, Training providers

Service URL: https://generationsworkingtogether.org/case-studies/borders-asperger-and-autism-support-group

BAAGS offers support, advice, information, advocacy and friendship to parents, relatives, friends and anyone with an interest in Asperger syndrome, autism or related behaviour. It is a group run by volunteer parents and people who work with children with an ASD. The aim of BAAGS is to make people aware of the condition and the effects it has on everyone: the teachers, the families, the neighbours etc. It is important for the person with autism to be allowed the opportunity to have the correct care and attention individually planned around them. .

The group holds regular meetings every month and you are welcome to come to the group, whatever your interest in autism is. There is also a monthly meeting specifically for adults with Asperger syndrome in Galashiels.

Aimed at: Adult , Adult sibling, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Partner, Young person

Covers: Scottish Borders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific