The National Autistic Society (NAS) is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. We are here to transform lives, change attitudes, and create a society that works for autistic people.
Autism is a lifelong condition which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. Autism is a spectrum condition. This means that some autistic people may have higher support needs than others. While some people may need 24-hour care, others may lead fully independent lives. Some autistic people may struggle with specific aspects of everyday life but excel in other areas. Just like anyone else, autistic people have their own individual strengths and weaknesses.
We're here to help the 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Be it running specialist schools, campaigning for improved rights or training companies to be more autism-friendly, we are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes.
Advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.
Help and support: We have an online community and comprehensive directory services and support for autistic people, and their families.
Branches: Our volunteer-led branches across the UK offer support, information and social activities for autistic children, adults and their families.
Adult residential services: We provide residential and supported living services and centres for adults across the autism spectrum. We offer specialist person-centred support in rural and urban settings across the UK.
Education and children's services: We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.
Employment: We provide a variety of work programmes, training and resources to cater for autistic jobseekers and employers looking to benefit from hiring a more diverse workforce.
Campaign: We campaign to champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families, making sure national policy and legislation reflect their needs.
Autistic people and their families
Online resources accessible 24/7
The National Autistic Society serves the whole of the UK
To find your nearest branch or relevant online branch, please Visit the Branches page on the National Autistic Society website
This is a free service
We have volunteer-led branches across the UK and also online branches for autistic people with a shared interest, identity or experience. Our hard-working volunteers run support, information and social activities for autistic adults, children and their families in their local area.
Advice and guidance
Search our website for in-depth advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.
Phone: 0207 833 2299
Email: nas@nas.org.uk
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