About Us

ELAS is an independent social group for adults aged 18 and over with diagnosed or suspected Asperger Syndrome or who are on the autistic spectrum. Though based in Edinburgh, people from outside the area are welcome to attend both the monthly formal meeting and the social.

ELAS adopted its constitution on 12 May 2003 and has an elected chairperson and treasurer. Membership is free. The formal meeting is led by the chairperson and minutes are taken. The minutes are sent to members. A facilitator from Number 6 also attends the meeting.

Aims of ELAS

to provide an opportunity for people with AS to accept, value and support one another

to provide a space to exchange ideas and interests

to provide information about AS and news on autism

to link people with other autism groups, professionals and service providers

to provide input to government policy documents

to maintain contact with appropriate organisations such as mental health providers

ELAS hopes to share ideas and coping strategies in order to promote self help. It tries to keep in touch with those who cannot attend meetings.

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