About Us

ELAS exists to provide a social group for adults aged 18 and over with Asperger Syndrome in the Edinburgh and Lothians area of Scotland. People from outside Edinburgh and the Lothians are also welcome to attend. It adopted its constitution on 12 May 2003. Membership of ELAS is free.

Meetings

ELAS holds a meeting each month at Number 6. It has an elected administrator and treasurer. Meetings are led by the administrator. A facilitator from Number 6 also attends. The aims of the meeting are:

To provide an opportunity for people with AS to accept, value, support and encourage one another to provide information about AS and relevant local events

to provide the opportunity to be with similar people

to exchange ideas and social activities/interests

to invite visiting speakers to talk about relevant issues

to link people with

the NHS Adults Autism Co-ordinator for the Lothians
a professional at Moving IntoWork with a view to exploring study or work opportunities
a befriender for those who would like additional friendship
a counsellor for those who would like to discuss personal issues

Other aims

To participate in the Autism Alliance
To keep informed of news in the National Autistic Society and participate in appropriate events.
To provide input to government policy documents
To maintain contact with appropriate professionals

Hopes for the future

To share ideas and coping strategies in order to promote self help
To expand this Web site with articles and a members' forum
To keep in touch with those who cannot attend meetings
To keep in contact with other autism organisations locally and nationally

Contact: For more information please e-mail Mark Keenan at keeno.1@blueyonder.co.uk