Resources
Helpful links for autistic adults and those exploring diagnosis.
Understanding autism
RCPsych: Autism and mental health
Royal College of Psychiatrists information on the relationship between autism and mental health.
rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/autism-and-mental-health →NAS: Autistic women and girls
How autism may present differently in women and girls, including masking and late diagnosis.
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism/autistic-women-and-girls →NAS: Sensory differences
Understanding sensory processing differences commonly experienced by autistic people.
autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/sensory-differences/sensory-differences/all-audiences →Autistica: Anxiety and autism
Understanding the link between anxiety and autism and how to access support.
autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/anxiety-and-autism →Autistica: Supporting meltdowns
Guidance on supporting autistic people who are overwhelmed or experiencing a meltdown.
autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/supporting-meltdowns →Charities and organisations
National Autistic Society
The UK's leading autism charity. Information, guidance and support for autistic people and families.
autism.org.uk →Autistica
UK autism research charity funding research to understand autism and improve lives.
autistica.org.uk →The Hidden 20%
Changing how the world sees neurodivergence.
hidden20.org →Autism Action
Campaigning for better autism support and services across the UK.
autismaction.org.uk →Neurodivergence
RCPsych: Adult ADHD
Royal College of Psychiatrists guidance on ADHD in adults, including diagnosis and treatment.
rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/adhd-in-adults →Autistica: ADHD and autism
Understanding the overlap between ADHD and autism, including dual diagnosis.
autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/adhd-and-autism →British Dyslexia Association
Information and support for dyslexia, a commonly co-occurring condition.
bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia →Tourette's Action
Support and information for people affected by Tourette syndrome.
tourettes-action.org.uk →Mental health
PEACE Pathway
Pathway for eating disorders and autism developed from clinical experience.
peacepathway.org →BEAT Eating Disorders
UK eating disorder charity providing support, information and a helpline.
beateatingdisorders.org.uk →Workplace and employment
Neurodiversity in Business
Industry forum supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.
neurodiversityinbusiness.org →Neurodiverse Sport
Making sport accessible and enjoyable for neurodivergent people.
neurodiversesport.com →Gov.uk: The Buckland Review
Government review of autism employment with recommendations for employers.
gov.uk/government/publications/the-buckland-review-of-autism-employment-report-and-recommendations →Gov.uk: Access to Work
Government scheme providing support and funding for disabled people in work.
gov.uk/access-to-work →Financial Times: ADHD and autism at work
How employers are recognising the strengths of ADHD and autism.
ft.com/content/5148bf49-f3eb-4bd4-acb3-7e338deed82c →Harvard Business Review: Neurodiversity
Why neurodiversity is a competitive advantage for organisations.
hbr.org/2017/05/neurodiversity-as-a-competitive-advantage →Forbes: Neurodiversity in the workplace
Practical tips for supporting neurodivergent employees.
forbes.com/sites/rebekahbastian/2019/10/23/tips-for-supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace →Documentaries
Christine McGuinness: Unmasking my autism
BBC documentary following Christine McGuinness exploring her autism diagnosis.
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001k31t/christine-mcguinness-unmasking-my-autism →Chris Packham: Inside our autistic minds
BBC documentary with Chris Packham exploring the autistic experience.
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0bbnh47/inside-our-autistic-minds →Wellbeing and support
RCPsych: Sleeping well
Practical guidance on improving sleep from the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/sleeping-well →Samaritans
Free, confidential support for anyone struggling to cope. Available 24/7.
samaritans.org/how-we-can-help →