The Birmingham Branch of the NAS has evolved from the successful support group "Speak Out".It is a group for parents of children with Autism in East Birmingham. We are based at St. Thomas Community Centre, Garretts Green and meet every three weeks to listen to guest speakers and discuss local issues and developments.

Formed by parents in 2003, Speak Out went from strength to strength by forming links with many agencies that provide professional support for parents, carers and individuals within the Autistic Spectrum. We have raised funds from local and national sources to support projects such as building links with Special Needs Co-ordinators of all local primary schools by inviting them to our meetings. We are now proud to announce that Speak Out is now the first ever Birmingham Branch of the National Autistic Society.

Another important link is our relationship with the Primary Care Trust here. Health Centres, General Practices and Child Psychiatry clinics are aware of our group and have represented themselves during the year. We foster these links because we recognise that parents and individuals have had difficulties in accessing special services within this service area.

Our web site portal aims to provide resources for all who are involved in autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), and is arranged in of three main sections: