National Autistic Society
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We are here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. Messages not accepted. Contact us via our other channels.
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Joined October 2009
The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. The Emergency Alerts system is an important
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The latest LeDeR Review highlights the barriers we know many autistic people face when getting help from the NHS, including a lack of understanding about autistic people’s needs, inadequate autism training for staff and insufficient referrals to specialist services. The report
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RT @DCPcampaign: We are unaware of any evidence at all that backs up Richard Tice’s random assertion. Nor are we aware of Reform having a p….
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Registration for our #100MilesInOctober challenge is now open! 🎉 . Walk, run, swim or cycle, it’s your miles, your way. Choose your favourite and help support autistic people and their families. Every mile counts!
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This new report by Policy Exchange gets only one thing right – the SEND system is failing children. Beyond that, it’s a litany of poorly evidenced claims and ill-thought-out ideas. Its sweeping assertions of overdiagnosis are just wrong and even the opinion evidence it cites
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It beggars belief that a world leader could refer to autism as a “horror show” and “epidemic”. It’s a frankly disgusting way to talk about people’s lives. We stand in solidarity with autistic people and autism organisations in the US who have to fight this growing hate every
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You can also read the @BBCNews article on how to handle results day stress when you're neurodivergent:
bbc.co.uk
Three young people tell the BBC what support they would have liked during their recent results days.
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It's #GCSEResultsDay! Good luck to everyone receiving their results. Making transitions, including to higher or further education, work, volunteering or training, can be challenging. We have advice about strategies and support that can help:
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Our #100MilesInOctober challenge is back this autumn! 🎉 . Walk, run, swim or cycle, it’s your miles, your way. Choose your favourite and help support autistic people and their families. Registration will be open 25 August:
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The latest NHS figures show the average waiting time for an autism assessment in England is now a staggering 17 months, with over 236,000 people waiting for an assessment. We are seeing the number of people waiting for an assessment levelling out, but the average waiting time is
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It’s #ALevelResultsDay! Good luck to everyone receiving their results. Making transitions, including to higher or further education, work, volunteering or training, can be challenging. We have advice about strategies and support that can help:
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We at are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Hefin David MS. Hefin was a strong supporter and true champion for autistic people, ever willing to share his own experience of autism in his family. Our thoughts are with his family and colleagues at this time.
Welsh Labour politician dies suddenly
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Our Pledge Wall is filling up with small but powerful promises about how you and those around you can show up for autistic people. From creating inclusive environments in schools and workplaces to supporting a campaign for change, we can all make a difference and help build a
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We want to know what you think of the #EmpowerAutisticTravel resources. Read about the research, supported by the Motability Foundation:
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We welcome this @CommonsWorkPen report which highlights the importance of working with disabled people, including autistic people, to create a benefits system that provides real support for those who can and cannot work. The Government must provide more accessible jobs for
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We’re excited to announce that our #60MilesInJune challenge raised an incredible £166,868.16! This wouldn’t have been possible without the 987 fundraisers who took part. A huge thank you to everyone! 💜
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They've only gone and done it! 🎉 ⚽ . The National Autistic Society is sending huge congratulations to the @Lionesses for their spectacular win at the UEFA Women’s EURO final! Thank you for bringing it home! . We are so proud of @LucyBronze MBE who is not only a brilliant
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Visit our website for information on what to do if an autistic family member is at risk, has been admitted to or discharged from a mental health hospital:
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Latest NHS monthly data shows 2,040 autistic people and people with learning disabilities are in inpatient mental health hospitals in England – and 1,480 (73%) of these people are autistic. Find out more:
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It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system. It's time to call on the government to prioritise our children's futures and commit to a new strategy that guarantees
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