This is a list of gifts you can pass on to your family and friends. You won't find any toasters or pairs of socks on it, but you will find a list of gifts that will change the lives of people affected by autism.

  • £30 could help us to answer 24 more calls from anxious parents seeking advice
    Living with autism can be confusing, isolating and frightening at times.

    Our Autism Helpline gives impartial, confidential information, advice and support when people need it most.
  • £50 helps a person whose first language is not English to get advice
    Getting a diagnosis of autism can be extremely stressful, especially if there’s no one around to explain it to you in your own language.

    We provide access to a telephone interpretation service that provides information about autism through interpreters in 150 different languages.
  • £200 helps provide a group of concerned families with support
    Families affected by autism can find everyday events, like car journeys, mealtimes or shopping, difficult.

    Our specialist family support advisors provide information and advice to families in the UK about living with autism.
  • £350 pays for expert legal advice for parents struggling to get the right education for their child
    A good start in life helps a child with autism to thrive and reach their full potential.

    Our Education Rights Service guides parents through the often complex education system to secure the education their child needs.
  • £1,000 pays for play equipment for 50 children, helping them to develop life-long skills
    Play is important for children with autism because it encourages them to communicate and interact with other children.

    Our six specialist autism schools provide the very best education and support for over 500 children and young people every year.
  • £2,500 means that an adult with autism gets the practical support they need to find and keep a job
    Only 15% of adults with autism are in full-time employment, but most are willing and able to work.

    Our Prospects employment service aims to give people with autism the same training and employment opportunities as other people.