Downpatrick Autism Family Support Group is a small registered charity based in Downpatrick, Co.Down. DAFSG was founded in 2017 by 2 local parents who felt there was no support for their families both before and after an Autism diagnoses. They joined forces and went about setting up a parents support group. This initially started as a monthly cup of coffee and a chat but quickly blossomed into something bigger due to sheer determination of our parents to make a difference. DAFSG is managed by a small committee who are all parents of autistic children which now includes new as well as founding members. We offer support to over 200 local families with membership increasing weekly due to the demand for our support.