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- York and District Autistic Society; 1987-1992
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The York and District Autistic Society was founded in 1987 at the instigation of parents of autistic children in the York area. The Society raised awareness of autism, and brought together families and medical professionals to review provision in York.
The Society campaigned locally, and held a charity screening of Rain Man in York in 1989.
The Society was eventually subsumed into the National Autistic Society in 1992, becoming part of their northern region.
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A group campaigning for better provision for autistic children in York and greater awareness of the condition.
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The York and District Autistic Society was founded in 1987 at the instigation of parents of autistic children in the York area. The Society raised awareness of autism, and brought together families and medical professionals to review provision in York. \n\nThe Society campaigned locally, and held a charity screening of Rain Man in York in 1989. \n\nThe Society was eventually subsumed into the National Autistic Society in 1992, becoming part of their northern region.
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International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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Anthony Still, founder member.