Autistica
@autistica.org.uk
The UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. We fund research and shape policy to create the changes autistic people want to see in the world.
It is with a heavy heart that we announce our Founder Dame Stephanie Shirley CH has died, aged 91.
‘Steve’ as we knew her, leaves behind a technological and philanthropic legacy that will continue to change lives for generations to come.
www.autistica.org.uk/news/a-tribu...
‘Steve’ as we knew her, leaves behind a technological and philanthropic legacy that will continue to change lives for generations to come.
www.autistica.org.uk/news/a-tribu...
August 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
It is with a heavy heart that we announce our Founder Dame Stephanie Shirley CH has died, aged 91.
‘Steve’ as we knew her, leaves behind a technological and philanthropic legacy that will continue to change lives for generations to come.
www.autistica.org.uk/news/a-tribu...
‘Steve’ as we knew her, leaves behind a technological and philanthropic legacy that will continue to change lives for generations to come.
www.autistica.org.uk/news/a-tribu...
Public transport is essential for many neurodivergent people, but barriers make non-essential travel difficult.
Our latest report shares 11 recommendations to make UK transport truly inclusive.
Read the report 👉 www.autistica.org.uk/downloads/fi...
Our latest report shares 11 recommendations to make UK transport truly inclusive.
Read the report 👉 www.autistica.org.uk/downloads/fi...
May 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Public transport is essential for many neurodivergent people, but barriers make non-essential travel difficult.
Our latest report shares 11 recommendations to make UK transport truly inclusive.
Read the report 👉 www.autistica.org.uk/downloads/fi...
Our latest report shares 11 recommendations to make UK transport truly inclusive.
Read the report 👉 www.autistica.org.uk/downloads/fi...
We’re tired of stereotypes.
Whether it’s our relationships, careers, or day-to-day interactions, outdated myths and assumptions continue to hold us back.
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, see us as individuals, not stereotypes.
Whether it’s our relationships, careers, or day-to-day interactions, outdated myths and assumptions continue to hold us back.
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, see us as individuals, not stereotypes.
April 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
We’re tired of stereotypes.
Whether it’s our relationships, careers, or day-to-day interactions, outdated myths and assumptions continue to hold us back.
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, see us as individuals, not stereotypes.
Whether it’s our relationships, careers, or day-to-day interactions, outdated myths and assumptions continue to hold us back.
This #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth, see us as individuals, not stereotypes.
The House of Lords Committee is reviewing the impact of the Autism Act 2009 and the Autism Strategy, and they want to hear directly from autistic people, families, and professionals.
Share your views and help shape future policy and support: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Share your views and help shape future policy and support: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
April 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The House of Lords Committee is reviewing the impact of the Autism Act 2009 and the Autism Strategy, and they want to hear directly from autistic people, families, and professionals.
Share your views and help shape future policy and support: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Share your views and help shape future policy and support: committees.parliament.uk/committee/77...
Our Comms and Policy team (featuring @mindtheflap.bsky.social) took a jolly to the shops today.
If you saw four people ecstatically cheering at an electronic billboard in Westfield Stratford, London, that was them!
Here's why they cheered at inanimate objects: www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
If you saw four people ecstatically cheering at an electronic billboard in Westfield Stratford, London, that was them!
Here's why they cheered at inanimate objects: www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
April 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Our Comms and Policy team (featuring @mindtheflap.bsky.social) took a jolly to the shops today.
If you saw four people ecstatically cheering at an electronic billboard in Westfield Stratford, London, that was them!
Here's why they cheered at inanimate objects: www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
If you saw four people ecstatically cheering at an electronic billboard in Westfield Stratford, London, that was them!
Here's why they cheered at inanimate objects: www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each person is unique! By making misinformed assumptions, we miss getting to know the real individual.
This World Autism Acceptance Day, see us as individuals, not stereotypes: autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
This World Autism Acceptance Day, see us as individuals, not stereotypes: autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
April 2, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Autism isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each person is unique! By making misinformed assumptions, we miss getting to know the real individual.
This World Autism Acceptance Day, see us as individuals, not stereotypes: autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
This World Autism Acceptance Day, see us as individuals, not stereotypes: autistica.org.uk/get-involved...
Early autism diagnosis and support can save lives. So why are over 212,000 people still waiting for an assessment?
For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
February 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Early autism diagnosis and support can save lives. So why are over 212,000 people still waiting for an assessment?
For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from researchers and lived experience experts as they tackle stigma and its impact on service access!
📢 Webinar today at 12.30 - 1.30pm
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📢 Webinar today at 12.30 - 1.30pm
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February 6, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from researchers and lived experience experts as they tackle stigma and its impact on service access!
📢 Webinar today at 12.30 - 1.30pm
Book: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📢 Webinar today at 12.30 - 1.30pm
Book: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...