The Spectrum magazine

Welcome to the Spectrum magazine, one of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose. Created by autistic people, our content covers all things autism - from articles on ASD and aliens, to everyday reflections of life on the spectrum. Here you can download our latest issue in PDF format, subscribe to the paper version, or read the magazine online by following our links in the section below.

Read the latest issue online

Follow the links below to find the latest letters, articles, poems, and artwork. You can also read our previous editions and explore our themed collections. Scroll down to find more information about submitting your own work, and subscribing to the paper version of the magazine.

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Letters to the editor

Articles and features

What is being autistic like for you? Our contributors share their thoughts in these articles, stories and features.

Poems

The poets who submit to the Spectrum are a talented bunch. Read our diverse collection of verse from past and present issues.

Artwork

Since day one, the level of artwork that has been sent into the Spectrum has been staggering. Check out some of our favourites!

Spectrum Collections

From animals to aliens, explore our themed collections of prose and poetry from previous editions of the Spectrum.

Previous editions

There are over 100 previous editions. With a bit of digging, you can find them all here...

Subscribe to the paper magazine

A subscription will pay for four issues of the Spectrum magazine, delivered straight to your door. Visit our online shop to order your subscription today.

Subscribe

Standard rate: £16 - if you are employed/can afford to pay this rate. This covers all the costs of printing, posting and administration
Concession rate: £7 - for people who are not in paid employment or cannot afford the standard rate
Professional and overseas rate: £23
Donation rate: £25 - this means you will be helping us to print and send a copy of the Spectrum at our £7 concession rate to someone who can't afford the standard rate.

If you have any questions about subscribing, please email spectrumsubs@nas.org.uk.

New issues are released in:

January
April
July
October

Your copy of the magazine will be delivered around the start of each publication month.

Submit work and our rules

Whether you have an article, piece of artwork or a poem you would like to be considered for inclusion, please send it in and it could appear in a subsequent issue.

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The Spectrum magazine