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Autism and BAME people

Our 2014 report, Diverse Perspectives, suggests it can be even harder for people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups to get an autism diagnosis and support.

"I felt a real mix of emotions. The first main feeling was one of validation."

In this Stories from the Spectrum, we meet Steven who shares the experience of his autism diagnosis and how this has helped him to better understand himself.

Rhondda Cynon Taf branch (NAS Service)

Support and information for autistic people and their families as well as those going through the diagnosis process.

"I was as ignorant as any neurotypical, despite being autistic."

Stand-up comic Pierre Novellie on being heckled into a diagnosis, learning about autism from scratch and writing a book about it.

My partner is autistic. She was diagnosed as an adult, and we were surprised at how quickly the process went. It took just four months from the original appointment with her GP for her to receive her diagnosis. Given that it can sometimes take up to five years for a child to go through that same process, it's clear that the area is hugely underfunded.

Laura - Me and Neurodiversity

Laura, an employee of Aspire, a not-for-profit company in Salford, shares her diagnosis journey, the challenges and barriers she has faced and her dreams and aspirations for the future.

SENsory Sunday's

Community room, West Norwood library, 1-5 Norwood High Street, SE27 9JX

Adult bowling

Rotherham Superbowl, Wortley Road, Rotherham, S61 1QN

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Government invests millions in better support for autistic people in England

Published on 21 July 2021

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Donate to the National Autistic Society for free when you shop with Savoo

Published on 15 June 2020

"Open water swimming and being autistic both have that sense of the world around you being unpredictable and a bit chaotic. The test is how you navigate that and start to build coping mechanisms.”

In this Stories from the Spectrum, we meet fundraiser Eric, who’s taking on open water swimming challenges to raise £50,000 for our charity. Eric reflects on the process of his late diagnosis, spreading awareness and he shares his thoughts on comparing open water swimming to autism.

Truth. It matters.

Trump’s most recent claims about autism are dangerous, anti-science, and irresponsible. They do nothing but lead to increased stigma for autistic people who already have to fight every day for appropriate school places, healthcare, mental health and employment support, and timely diagnosis. We’ve had enough.

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