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The Spectrum magazine

Welcome to the Spectrum magazine, one of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose. Created by autistic people, our content covers all things autism - from articles on ASD and aliens, to everyday reflections of life on the spectrum. Here you can download our latest issue in PDF format, subscribe to the paper version, or read the magazine online by following our links in the section below.

Read the latest issue online


Follow the links below to find the latest letters, articles, poems, and artwork. You can also read our previous editions and explore our themed collections. Scroll down to find more information about submitting your own work, and subscribing to the paper version of the magazine.  
 

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Letters to the editor

Articles and features

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What is being autistic like for you? Our contributors share their thoughts in these articles, stories and features.

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Poems

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The poets who submit to the Spectrum are a talented bunch. Read our diverse collection of verse from past and present issues.

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Artwork

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Since day one, the level of artwork that has been sent into the Spectrum has been staggering. Check out some of our favourites!

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Spectrum Collections

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From animals to aliens, explore our themed collections of prose and poetry from previous editions of the Spectrum.

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Previous editions

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There are over 100 previous editions. With a bit of digging, you can find them all here...

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Subscribe to the paper magazine

A subscription will pay for four issues of the Spectrum magazine, delivered straight to your door. Visit our online shop to order your subscription today.

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Submit work and our rules

Whether you have an article, piece of artwork or a poem you would like to be considered for inclusion, please send it in and it could appear in a subsequent issue.

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Related content

Spectrum Live

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Tune in to Spectrum Live, our online video series, where we chat to autistic people and their families about life on the spectrum. You can watch all our episodes here.

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Stories from the Spectrum

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Autistic people and their friends and families share their experiences of life on the spectrum. There are funny stories, thought-provoking stories, moving and challenging stories.

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Apply for jobs, find out more about our Autism at Work programme, and what we're doing to support autistic people in the workplace.

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We have dedicated services for transitions support, education rights and more...

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Our volunteer branches

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We have more than 116 volunteer-led branches and groups across the UK.

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The most comprehensive directory of autism services, support and training from providers across the UK.

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