About Us
Education and Services for People with Autism Limited is a Registered Charity and has been supporting people on the autism spectrum since 1988.
Our Mission
Enabling people across the autism spectrum to enjoy rewarding and fulfilling lives.
We respect and embrace each person’s uniqueness and aim to enable everyone to learn to live a more independent and autonomous future of their choice. Our highly trained staff have an outstanding understanding of autism and associated or additional disabilities or difficulties. These include learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, mental health issues, epilepsy and a range of other health conditions. ESPA’s services include:
- Independent Specialist Further Education College
- Residential Care
- Supported Living
- Domiciliary support
- Transition services
- Day opportunities
All our services are located in the North East of England but we have made a positive difference to the lives of people from across the country and their families.
![ESPA student and ESPA staff member painting the Andy Warhol version of Marilyn Monroe. [CNS]](https://espa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Art-2-247x300.jpg)