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"Autism can be a gift because it can really help to give you that extra will-power, and you can get into things a lot more than many non-autistic people."

Callum McBride, autistic man and YouTuber

"I kind of pursued a diagnosis for political reasons, but I also just wanted that certainty."

Dr Kate Fox, autistic poet and comedian

"There are lots of ways to celebrate Pride. It doesn't have to be a parade full of people."

Char Bailey, autistic advocate, shares her Pride story with us.

"We all know that looking after our mental health is important, but sometimes it can feel almost impossible and being autistic can make this harder."

Emily Katy talks about her experience with mental health in the lead-up to our conference.

"We have quite a narrow view of what dating should look like, and a lot of unspoken social rules with relationship progression, and that can make it hard sometimes."

This Valentine's Day, we got to know Ramona Jones, an autistic woman who recently went viral on Tik Tok with an incredible autism-friendly wedding.

“Hayden shows his enthusiasm through his actions and body language.”

In this Stories from the Spectrum feature, we caught up with Reuben Narayanassamy, father to a non-verbal autistic teenage son, Hayden. Reuben tells us about how Hayden developed a passion for sports and the outdoors, the impact of these activities on Hayden’s wellbeing, and what advice he’d give to other parents of non-verbal children.

“I felt better about myself and my stamina, and I feel way more independent now that I can do these things.”

Hayden speaks about running to support our charity and his mental health.

“We can impact a student’s entire adult life based on the words we say and the value of the knowledge we impart.”

Oli on being a careers advisor to young autistic students and how his journey led him to help others find their path.

In our Words: Telling our charity’s story together

Jasia Little is the Senior Project Officer for the National Autistic Society Heritage Project. In this blog, she explains the background of In our Words and how autistic people have shaped the project.

❝We take pride in putting passengers first and taking simple steps, such as informing station visitors when the quieter times are and training our staff on looking after autistic passengers.❞

This award helps organisations to play their part in creating a more welcoming environment and make a difference to the lives of autistic people.

❝These insights have been instrumental in guiding our efforts to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the support we provide❞

Congratulations CIC Supported Employment on gaining the Autism Specialist Award, read their testimonial.

Challenging misinformation about autism: using evidence to correct false claims

Dr Judith Brown is Head of Autism Knowledge and Expertise at the National Autistic Society. In this blog, she shares the latest evidence and research about autism to challenge misinformation in the news.

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