Autism Support Pathways Working Group Member

Key Responsibilities

• Share insights and feedback on autism support services from personal or community experience.
• Contribute to reviewing and promoting the Norfolk Autism Directory by identifying gaps and recommending services to include.
• Support the development of a Norfolk Autism Quality Mark to recognise autism-friendly organisations.
• Co-produce or review guidance and resources to help community services become more accessible for autistic people.
• Assist in reviewing and updating Quick Reference Guides to ensure they are current and useful.
• Attend and contribute to bi-monthly working group meetings, helping set priorities and actions collaboratively.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from:

• Autistic people of all ages with lived experience of navigating support pathways.
• Parents or carers of autistic people with insight into local services.
• Individuals from the community, voluntary, education, health, or care sectors who are passionate about accessible support.

You should be:

• Willing to share constructive feedback based on experience.
• Open to listening, collaborating, and working in a co-productive way.
• Committed to promoting autism-friendly practice across Norfolk.

Time Commitment​

• Attend online meetings every two months via Microsoft Teams.
• Occasionally contribute to resource development or email feedback between meetings.
• Additional optional involvement in task-and-finish groups or pilot activities.

Support and Involvement Fee

• All members are voluntary, but you will receive an involvement fee for attending meetings, in recognition of your time and contribution.
• We offer reasonable adjustments to support accessibility and participation (e.g. visual aids, communication support, flexible scheduling).
• A group lead or coordinator is available to provide one-to-one support as needed.

What You'll Gain

• A direct voice in improving autism support across Norfolk.
• Opportunities to co-design practical tools, resources, and recognition schemes.
• Experience working alongside a diverse group of autistic people, parents, and professionals in a positive, values-led environment.