Changing Lives for Autistic Individuals

Supporting autistic children, young people, adults and their families in Cheshire and Across the UK

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ChAPS provide ongoing parent training.

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CHESHIRE AUTISM PRACTICAL SUPPORT

Support for Every Step of the Journey


Whether you're an autistic individual, a parent or carer, or an employer looking to support autistic employees, we’re here to help. We offer training programmes, resources, and personalised support to build understanding, promote inclusion, and unlock potential.

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ABOUT ChAPS

We’re a charity with over 15 years of experience supporting autistic individuals and their families. Whether diagnosed or not, we work with families, schools and employers to build understanding, promote inclusion, and help autistic individuals thrive.  

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Testimonial
“That was a really useful session. I have learnt a lot more how to support Autistic individuals. This is a subject we can never learn enough about.”

Sarah Grindley, Mentor/Trainer at Weaver Vale Trust | Corporate Training Programme

Parent Testimonial
“The course has given me tools to manage my child's behaviour. I also learnt tips from other parents for coping strategies that they use.”

Feedback from a Parent | Parental Training Programme

Feedback from a Member
"chAPS is one of the few safe spaces other than home that you can go where you can just 'be you'"

Feedback from a chAPS Member

Parent Feedback
"The course has given us a better understanding of our daughters needs and has helped speaking to other parents in the same boat"

Feedback from a Parent | Parental Training Programme

Client Testimonial
"The training could have gone on all day and been of value. The team enjoyed it and appreciated the expertise."

Wendy Whitehead, Employment Support Team Leader, Weaver Vale Trust | Corporate Training Programme

Parent Testimonial
"The course has given me tools to manage my children's meltdowns and behaviours. I also learnt tips from other parents for coping strategies that they use."

Feedback from a Parent | Parental Training Course