Where to find help and support
If you’re autistic or caring for an autistic child or adult, you can get support from:
- a GP or local autism team
- your local council
- your school, college or workplace
- local support services
- national charities
Information:
Find support in your area
Support from national charities
National Autistic Society
For autistic adults and children, and their families.
- Website: www.autism.org.uk
Ambitious about Autism
For autistic children and young people, their parents and carers.
- Website: www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
Child Autism UK
Helpline for parents, carers and teachers of autistic children.
- Helpline: 01344 882248
- Website: www.childautism.org.uk
Autism Central
Education and support for parents and carers of autistic children, young people and adults.
- Website: www.autismcentral.org.uk
IPSEA
Information and rights advice about special educational needs (SEN) support in schools.
- Website: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/