Understanding Autism
NHS UK
NHS UK provides an general guide for autism signs, diagnosis and treatment.
National Autistic Society
National Autistic Society provides clear and in-depth information about what autism is.
Autistica
Autistica provides statistics and personal experience to help understand autism.
Gloucestershire College
“This free on-line Understanding Autism Level 2 qualification will give an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.”
Autism and mental health
Mind’s page on Autism “explains what autism is, how it relates to mental health, and where you can go for further information and support”
Website Resources
NHS England
NHS England useful resources and training list.
Autistica autism research
Autistica share their current research projects.
Easy read information
NHS list of videos and resources about autism.
Ambitious about Autism
Ambitious about Autism provides a range of practical resources, including templates and posters, that parents and autistic young people can download and use to support their health and wellbeing.
Autism Articles
Spectrum News
The Spectrum‘s intro selection to “fundamental questions about autism, from theories about its origins and biological underpinnings to how it is diagnosed, treated and experienced in daily life.”
Autistic women and girls
National Autistic Society talks delves into why more women and girls are discovering that they are autistic. Many had been missed or misdiagnosed due to outdated stereotypes about autism. But that is slowly changing.
Austim Landmark Review
A new government-backed review which has set out a vision for workplace culture changes to support autistic people to start and stay in work.
