The overwhelming majority (93%) of autistic people and people with a learning disability who are detained in hospital are put ...

External contact points where urgent help is needed, including the NHS, as well as helplines and listening services provided by a number of organisations. Advice and guidance about autism and the ...

The Autism Accreditation Programme is the UK’s only autism-specific quality assurance programme of support and development for all those providing services to autistic people. Achieving accreditation ...

Our advice and guidance content process Providing autistic people, their families, community and healthcare professionals with the most accurate, up-to-date information is an important part of our ...

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of difficulties autistic people may share ...

This Directory helps you find UK-wide or local organisations and services that are specifically for, or have adapted their services, to meet the needs of autistic people and/or their families. Please ...

Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences. The UK’s most comprehensive directory of services and support for ...

Welcome to our area of the website for autistic adults. You'll find advice and guidance on a wide range of topics as well as information on our services. You can also read people's stories, learn ...

The National Autistic Society has responded to Kemi Badenoch’s views on autism, as seen in the ‘Conservatism in Crisis’ pamphlet.

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. Working with journalists and producers is crucial to this work. We have ...

From raising money with Team Autism to campaigning for improved rights, or becoming a member of the charity, you can help in a number of ways to create a society that works for autistic people. Run a ...

Find out more about this lifelong developmental disability that affects more than one in 100 people.