Welcome to Autism East Midlands
Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.
We provide a wide range of care, support and educational services to meet the needs of autistic individuals of all ages, and their families and carers.
Need a short family break, or a trip somewhere different?
Our holiday lettings are set in the tranquil surroundings of Ashbourne and offer comfortable care-free packages that suit families, groups and those with a wandering spirit.
Sherwood Centre throws party to celebrate 10th anniversary
Our Sherwood Centre day service throws party to celebrate 10th anniversary.
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My First Two Weeks as a Marketing Apprentice by Jacob Soons
Jacob's first two weeks at Autism East Midlands.
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Students from SHS completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition and residential at Lea Green.
From Monday 30th June to Wednesday 2nd July, three students and three staff from Sutherland House School completed their Silver...
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NHS Chair for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB Praises AEM for 'the difference they make every day'
We were delighted to welcome Dr Kathy McLean, NHS Chair for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, to our Fairview and Hamilton...
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Sutherland House School receives School Games GOLD LEVEL Mark Award for 2024/25.
Sutherland House School have achieved the School Games GOLD LEVEL Mark Award for the 2024/25 academic year.
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AEM Director shares experiences for Backwards Marathon Documentary
Ben Brown was recently interviewed for a documentary about raising awareness of autism and the Backwards Marathon.
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First training session held at new AEM Training Centre
Our brand new Training and Social Enterprise Centre opened its doors to its first training cohort.
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Social Autism Space enjoys summer meet-ups at Crich and Jurassic Golf
Our Social Autism Space has been making memories this summer with regular meet-ups across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
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Holiday lets unveiled ahead of summer
We're unveiling our newly refurbished holiday lets for short breaks, family stays and more in the tranquility of Ashbourne.
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Social feed
27 August 2025
Students from SHS completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition and residential at Lea Green. 🥈
The group took part in a range of outdoor activities led by instructors, including the low ropes assault course, pedal-powered go karts, and rock scrambling at Black Rocks. 🧗♂️
Students showed great determination and teamwork, especially during the challenging scrambling activity.
26 August 2025
Last week, staff and residents at our Oak Tree Rise supported living in Northampton had a birthday party for lovely Tagie 🎉
Tagie turned 19 and he really enjoyed his birthday party – especially the cake! ✨🎉🎊
26 August 2025
It's International Dog Day - and believe it or not, we have some furry friends to share! Feel free to drop yours below. 🐶
⭐ First is Bear, who belongs to staff member Sarah at our Whitegates respite, being taken for a walk by service user Lucy.
⭐ Second is Arlo, our Neurohub Advisor Rosie's gorgeous little deerhound cross who enjoys cuddles, even if she's busy!
⭐ Last we have one of the cockerpoo puppies that came to visit our Sherwood Centre last year, which everyone adored!
