
Transforming lives and changing attitudes
We are the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
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Find out more about this lifelong developmental disability that affects one in 100 people.
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