Young People Autism Advisory Group (YPAAG)
The Young People Autism Advisory Group (YPAAG) is a new group set up as part of the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy 2025–2029.
We want young autistic people across Norfolk to have a real voice in shaping the services, support, and opportunities that affect their lives.
YPAAG gives young people aged 11–18 the chance to meet regularly, share their ideas and experiences, and influence the work of the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board — the team leading autism support and strategy across the county.
What Does YPAAG Aim to Achieve?
Listen to Young Voices: Make sure that young autistic people’s views, ideas, and needs are heard and respected.
Influence Change: Help shape services, education, and support that matter most to young people.
Empower Young Leaders: Build skills, confidence, and leadership among young autistic individuals.
How Does YPAAG Work?
Meetings: We meet every two months, either in person at accessible venues across Norfolk or online.
Discussion Topics: Life, education, health, friendships, and anything else that’s important to you.
Impact: Feedback from YPAAG is shared directly with the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board.
The Board takes your ideas seriously — and will let you know how your input is making a difference!
Why Join YPAAG?
Be Heard: Your views can help improve services for autistic young people in Norfolk.
Make Friends: Meet others with shared experiences and passions.
Learn New Skills: Build communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Have Fun: Meetings are friendly, welcoming, and fully supported.
No experience is needed — just your voice and your ideas!
Who Can Join?
Autistic young people aged 11–18 living in Norfolk.
You don’t need a formal diagnosis to join — if you identify as autistic, you’re welcome.
We will make sure meetings are accessible and offer any support you need to take part.
How to Get Involved
If you’re interested in joining YPAAG, or just want to find out more, we’d love to hear from you!
Send us an email on: contact@norfolkautismpartnership.org.uk
Come and help shape the future for young autistic people across Norfolk.
Your voice matters!
Frequently Asked Questions
YPAAG is a group for autistic young people aged 11–18 in Norfolk. It gives you the chance to meet other young people, share your experiences, and have a real say in how services and support are designed.
No — you don’t need a formal autism diagnosis.
If you see yourself as autistic or think you might be, you are welcome to join.
The group meets every two months (about six times a year).
Meetings last about 1.5 to 2 hours, either in person at an accessible location or online.
At each meeting, you’ll:
Talk about things that matter to you (like education, friendships, health, or services).
Share ideas for making things better for autistic young people.
Work together to create feedback that goes to the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board.
Meetings are relaxed, friendly, and supported — you don’t have to speak if you don’t want to.
Everything you share is passed on to the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board (NAPB).
The Board listens carefully to your feedback and uses it to help improve services, strategies, and support across Norfolk.
We’ll always tell you how your ideas have been used!
Yes!
We can offer:
Accessible materials (easy read versions, visual supports, etc.)
Support people in meetings if needed.
Flexibility to join meetings online if travel is difficult.
If you have any specific needs, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to help.
You can email us at contact@norfolkautismpartnershipboard.com for more information or to get involved.
There’s no pressure — you can come along to a meeting to see if it’s right for you!