I do find that Christmas mentally reaffirms this idea that I don’t belong.
- Chris, autistic adult
For many autistic people, Christmas can be overwhelming. Routines change. Spaces become noisier and more crowded. Expectations to join in can feel impossible to meet.
At the National Autistic Society, we’re here to make sure no one feels alone at Christmas. Your donation helps provide much-needed support, through vital services and programmes like our Online Community: a safe, understanding space that many autistic people rely on during this difficult time.
Please donate today to help make Christmas more manageable for autistic people everywhere.
How your donation helps
£15
Could help a mum get support to navigate a first Christmas for their child who has recently been diagnosed as autistic.
£30
Could keep our online community and branches running, so autistic people can find connection when they feel isolated this Christmas.
£50
Could help us to bring down waiting times so that next Christmas, 145,000 aren’t waiting for diagnosis and support.