Autism Angels

AUTISM ANGELS

Autism Angels is based just outside of Harrogate in the beautiful Nidderdale valley. Established in 2012 Autism Angels has supported thousands of children and families.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE 60 acre farm NO DIAGNOSIS OF ANY KIND IS NEEDED Equine Facilitated Coaching

Welcome to Autism Angels

We provide a range of bespoke services including our NEW Alternative Wellbeing and Learning Provision, Therapeutic Coaching and Equine Therapy, bringing together a community of families on a similar journey.
Social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing needs are at the heart of all that we do.

We can support the whole family at our outdoor care farm. Autism Angels has access to a 60 acre farm with a naturally therapeutic environment, including woods, rolling grassland, a river, and specialised equine facilities. We focus on the quality of the sessions, not quantity, either through private or small group sessions that are able to adapt to individual needs and ages.

NO DIAGNOSIS OF ANY KIND IS NEEDED TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES.

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Come and see us at the farm, meet the team, grab a cuppa, have a look around and get your questions answered.

Dr Ruth Smith, High Sheriff of North Yorkshire

“What an inspiring morning spent with Sarah, the parents, children and animals at Autism Angels. It is a fabulous place that has been such a life line to children with autism. The work with the horses and dogs and the supportive educational environment within nature is just so inspiring. Sarah is such a special person herself who embraces every opportunity to help children learn, achieve calm and feel grounded.”

What do our clients say?

“At a recent visit to Autism Angels I was lucky enough to meet some of the children and their parents. It was evident how the children thrived with the animals and just how comfortable they were in the environment. I was also impressed with how much the parents of the children benefit and how the service encompasses them and their needs. This is a fantastic service and must always continue.”

“When I tell people Autism Angels saved my child’s life people think I am exaggerating, but it gave them the safe space to discover who they were and start to visualise what a future could look like.”

“My son really struggles to attend school 5 days a week due to the environment. Since going to Autism Angels he is able to regulate himself more at school and is happier on the days he does attend. Without Autism Angels I am not sure he would be able to cope with being in a school environment at all.”

“I loved being in the natural setting and seeing the young people able to follow their passions and interests, but in a low demand, low arousal and person centred environment - with staff that really 'got' their needs, while scaffolding their strengths.”

“We can’t thank Autism Angels enough for how they have turned our daughter’s life around and the knock-on effect it has had on all family members. Seeing the family unit from a holistic viewpoint is key, equipping, and empowering young neurodivergent people to be their true self’s and offering a beautiful learning and work experience setting with horses, and animals is just fantastic.”

“Autism Angels is an incredibly supportive, caring, and inspiring place. Everyone is welcome, everyone is included, and everyone is made to feel right at home. Our daughter has made friends, learned new skills, and absolutely loves Riley the horse to bits, this place makes her feel so happy. It's a happy place for us all!”