Autism Resources
Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability. Autistic people are different from each other, but for a diagnosis they must share differences from non-autistic people in how they think, feel and communicate.
Being autistic means you may feel things and react to them differently to non-autistic people. You may find socialising confusing or tiring, and you may become overwhelmed in loud or busy places. You may have intense interests, prefer order and routine, and use repeated movements or actions to calm yourself or express joy. You might mask your discomfort to fit in, which can lead to mental illness.
Autism Diagnosis vs BPD, CPTSD
With Dr Alison Lennox, we dive deep into the world of misdiagnosis in autism. She unpacks why conditions like Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Complex PTSD are often diagnosed instead of autism.
National Autistic Society
They are here to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people.
Ambitious About Autism
Focuses on children and young people. Includes educational resources for parents, schools & professionals, youth-led projects and access to an online community. Strong emphasis on inclusive education and youth voices.
Perfectly Autistic
Provides insightful, thought-provoking neurodiversity workplace training, talks, webinars and coaching.
London Autism Group
A lived-experience-led charity supporting autistic people and their families through peer support, advocacy, and community projects, such as our community cafes.