Our purpose
Our Mission & Vision
We bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and everyday, practical support. We help autistic children, young people and adults, and the people who care for them, to feel understood, better equipped and less alone.
Our approach is neuroaffirming and strengths-based: we don’t treat autism as something to fix, but we do work alongside families to reduce stress, build confidence and make daily life easier. Because individual wellbeing is bound up with family and community wellbeing, we support the whole network around each person. That belief is the heart of Ubuntu.
How we help
Groups & workshops (Community · CIC)
Free and low-cost workshops and awareness sessions on communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation and understanding distress, for families, schools and communities.
Parent & carer support (Community · CIC)
Peer-support and parent groups where families share experiences, learn practical strategies and feel less isolated.
Advocacy & signposting (Community · CIC)
Help understanding your rights and navigating education, health, social care and community services, plus practical guides and resources.
One-to-one support (Private)
Personalised, longer-term support for autistic individuals and their families, tailored to home and daily life. Delivered through our private service, enquiries welcome.
Meet Marie
Founder & lead practitioner
Ubuntu Autism Support was founded and is led by Marie Gaterama, a Registered Mental Health Nurse and autism assessor. Marie brings together mental health knowledge, autism expertise and clinical experience with practical, compassionate support for families.
Marie Gaterama — Registered Mental Health Nurse & Autism Assessor
What families can expect
Every family’s situation is different, so we start by listening. Whether you come to a group, a workshop or a one-to-one conversation, you can expect a warm, non-judgemental welcome, practical strategies you can actually use, and clear, honest information. We work with you, never talk down to you, and we’re guided by respect for autistic people and the families who love them.
How we work alongside you and your family