PAACT Support for parents/guardians, carers and family members living with Autism & other Neurodivergent conditions.

About PAACT Support

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Parents and Autistic Children Together (PAACT) provides whole family support through training programmes, conferences, workshops, activities, and support group meetings.

We also have a parent-led closed Facebook page where the advice you get is from other parents who have or are in a similar situation to you and is a great form of support.

Members

 

Support Meetings

PAACT Support meetings are held in Gainsborough and Lincoln, we also hold online meetings weekly for busy parents/guardians and carers.

Parent & Professional Workshops

PAACT Support provide/offer parent and professional workshops throughout the year, subjects cover a wide variety of Neurodiverse conditions.

Autism Friendly Activities

As well as subsidised activities during the summer holidays, members also get discounted access to a sensory room, a games console room & a play room.

Upcoming Events

Coming Soon…
Lincoln’s 26th Annual Autism Conference 2024
Our Theme This Year Is: Behaviour

Tuesday 12th November 2024 09.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.

Held At: The Showroom, Tritton Road, Lincoln, LN6-7QY.

Guest Speakers, Stalls, Buffet Lunch, Refreshments & Free Parking at the front & rear of the showroom.

Please save the date and join us. Further details to follow!

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Learn More November 12, 2024 | 9:30 AM

We are a friendly, informal, non-judgemental group whose aim is to help family and friends to access advice, support and activities within the local area.

Get Involved

 

Below you will find more information on the support and activities that PAACT Support provides within the Lincoln and Gainsborough area.

Support Meetings

Regular monthly, day and evening meetings are held, we also hold Zoom meetings for members and non-members.

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Childrens Activities

Activities are organised throughout the school holidays for autistic & neurodiverse children, parents/guardians & carers.

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Annual Conference

Held annually in the autumn for parents/guardians, carers and those who work with children on the autism spectrum.

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ASDAN

PAACT Support is an ASDAN registered centre helping children and young adults to gain life skills through learning.

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How Can We Help?

PAACT Support can help with one to one support, help with filling in forms, put you in touch with support networks & provide training & workshops.

Forms

PAACT Support can help with filling in forms and general guidance with completing them.

One To One Support

PAACT Support can provide additional one to one support for parents/guardians and carers.

Support Networks

PAACT Support can introduce you to support networks with other parents/guardians and carers.

Training & Workshops

Find out more about Autism and other Neurodiverse conditions through workshops and training.

All donations to PAACT Support are gratefully received and help families to apply for financial help.

Meet The Team

 

Meet the team that manages PAACT Support, answers your questions and your enquiries.

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Gordon Forsyth

Chair

I have been involved with Autism for the last 17 years when my son received a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance at the age of 9, and a few years later when my daughter was diagnosed at age 15. I...
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Beverley Clark

Vice Chair

Hi all, I'm Bev, vice chair of PAACT and like with all the volunteers & committee I have lived experience of autism & associated conditions. Mine is as a mum and granny of autistic children (and adult), ADHD and sensory...
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Zoe Ives

Activities & Membership

Hi my name is Zoe I have been part of PAACT for a number of years. Being mum to an autistic child is hard work, but is also so rewarding. PAACT is a great support offering a wide knowledge and...
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Melissa Lacey

Secretary

My name is Melissa Lacey and I am the PAACT Secretary. I have lived experience of ASD with a PDA profile, ADD, ARFID, Dyspraxia, generalised anxiety and SPD, with my teenage son. I have a special interest in low demand...

Meet The Team

 

Meet the team that manages PAACT Support, answers your questions and your enquiries.

image

Gordon Forsyth

Chair

I have been involved with Autism for the last 17 years when my son received a diagnosis of Pathological Demand Avoidance at the age of 9, and a few years later when my daughter was diagnosed at age 15. I...
image

Beverley Clark

Vice Chair

Hi all, I'm Bev, vice chair of PAACT and like with all the volunteers & committee I have lived experience of autism & associated conditions. Mine is as a mum and granny of autistic children (and adult), ADHD and sensory...
image

Zoe Ives

Activities & Membership

Hi my name is Zoe I have been part of PAACT for a number of years. Being mum to an autistic child is hard work, but is also so rewarding. PAACT is a great support offering a wide knowledge and...
image

Melissa Lacey

Secretary

My name is Melissa Lacey and I am the PAACT Secretary. I have lived experience of ASD with a PDA profile, ADD, ARFID, Dyspraxia, generalised anxiety and SPD, with my teenage son. I have a special interest in low demand...
  • Right from the first meeting I felt a sense of support for myself and my daughter I regularly attended meetings before lock down and via zoom after that. I feel the support we have is invaluable I have attended courses and conferences to deepen my knowledge of the autistic spectrum and how I can support […]

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  • We have attended so many lovely events which myself and my children love as everyone is so friendly. We understand how tricky it can be at times to bring up a child with additional needs to get them the best support possible which at times is extremely challenging.

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  • When your child is diagnosed you are given no support I myself have been supported by PAACT to fill in forms and going through mediation and court to get my daughter in a school where she is now getting the appropriate support. As a mother I also feel I’m supported by other members and hope […]

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