Declan Sowerby is full of fun, jokes and comedy – and as he reaches his milestone eighteenth birthday he and his family are exploring how he can make good use of his talents. Read more
It was only when a family member who was also a health visitor asked first time mum Katy if she had noticed her two-year-old son did not respond to his name, that she considered something might be different. Read more
When Becca Carter’s second daughter was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, Becca doesn’t mind admitting she spent some time in denial. Read more
Daisy Chain was the first support network for Michelle and Scott Stamper when their eldest daughter Sophia set out on the pathway to an autism diagnosis. Read more
Hear from some of the families who access our services here at Daisy Chain about their experiences of autism.
As soon as dad Ken Kite discovered his son Rowan was autistic, Daisy Chain was his first port of call. Read more
Life can be hectic for mum Emma Smithson with two young children just two years apart especially when one wants to go one way and his sibling is determined to go another way. Read more
The Ekin family are firm Daisy Chain fans and say they don't know what they would do without the clubs, activity days and trips. Read more
"Daisy Chain has become a true haven for Grace, and fantastic support for us all as parents” .... Read more
Despite a knee injury and gruelling training through a harsh winter and long hot summer, Ste Malcolm managed to achieve his goal of competing in the London Marathon by the age of 40 – and he raised a whopping £5,000 for Daisy Chain for his efforts... Read more
Rachel and Michael Hann have three children who are on the autism spectrum and are very much aware that one size does not fit all when it comes to their individual needs... Read more
The Dunne family realised that Daisy Chain is so special they decided to hold a fundraising Big Picnic to raise funds to celebrate it’s fifteenth anniversary year. Read more
For the Rowe family, having to fight to ensure their daughter gets the right support and education makes the safe haven that Daisy Chain offers stand out as an oasis of calm in what can be turbulent times... Read more