
Transforming lives and changing attitudes
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Looking for advice?
Visit our advice and guidance pages for support on education, diagnosis and other topics.
Find out moreEducation Conference
Join us at our autism and education conference. Hear the latest thinking from leading speakers and learn from research, innovations and evidence-based approaches. 11 November 2021
Find out moreAdvice and guidance
Get expert advice on a wide range of issues affecting autistic people and their families.

What is autism?
Find out more about this lifelong developmental disability that affects one in 100 people.
Read moreGet involved and help create a society that works for autistic people
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Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences.
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