The coronavirus outbreak is having an impact on everybody’s life. Social distancing means that most events are cancelled, schools are closed, and people must work from home when they can. This is hard for everyone, but we know that for some autistic people of all ages these things could trigger intense stress and lead to … More
A Fixers campaign led by Benice Asante-Boahene. Fearing that autism is misunderstood by some members of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities, Benice Asante-Boahene is raising awareness of the condition. The 25-year-old from London wants to tackle the myths surrounding autism that she feels exist within some cultures, helping people to receive more support … More
Now that the government has told everyone to stay indoors as much as possible, there is a greater need than ever for people to stay active and connected from home. On this page, we will create, curate and share a wealth of ideas to stay active and connected as well as any other useful tips … More
Females on the spectrum have been described as being like swans – appearing to glide across the surface of life but paddling furiously under the surface just to keep afloat! It is becoming increasingly understood that more women may be on the autism spectrum than previously thought. However, many develop a range of coping strategies … More
Please find a collection of links and information that we hope will help you during this crisis. If you have information that you think would be useful, please email us at info@autisticuk.org.
We believe girls are being let down by the current system operating in the UK. Whether it’s protracted diagnosis, misdiagnosis or total lack of suitable provision, the system needs to be more reflective of female Autism on every level. Currently the assessment tools used to screen for Autistic Spectrum Condition are male- centric: we want … More
Hot on the heels of last year’s landmark Autism Acceptance campaign North East Autism Society are back on the road to acceptance one again – this time from 30th March – 5th April. Being on lock-down won’t mean you have to miss out on the week-long celebration – you can now take part in a … More
More men and boys are currently diagnosed as autistic than women and girls. Find out about the gender ratio and the theories that try to explain it. We also look at gender identity – your sense of self as a man, woman, non-binary or something else – and gender dysphoria.
There are guides for being trans and guides for coping with autism, but none for how to deal with living at that intersection, writes journalist Laura Kate Dale
The 700,000 autistic people in the UK come from all backgrounds, identities and cultures. There is a lack of research about the experience of people from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups, but our 2014 research (see our report, Diverse Perspectives) suggests it can be even harder for people from BAME backgrounds to get a … More
