Resource links

UK – National

National Autistic Society (NAS) – The UK’s biggest autism charity. Advice, guidance, and lots of practical resources for autistic adults, families, and professionals. 👉 autism.org.uk
Autistica – Research charity focused on mental health, daily life, and acceptance. Clear info and tools for autistic people. 👉 autistica.org.uk
Autism Alliance UK – A network of autism charities working together to improve lives. 👉 autism-alliance.org.uk
BeyondAutism – Runs schools, training, and family support, with a strong focus on empowerment. 👉 beyondautism.org.uk
Resources for Autism – Provides specialist support, therapy groups, and workshops for autistic people and families. 👉 resourcesforautism.org.uk
Daisy Chain – Support for autistic & neurodivergent children, adults, and families. 👉 daisychainproject.co.uk

🇬🇧 UK – By Region

Staffordshire Adults Autistic Society (SAAS) – Peer support, social groups, advocacy, run by autistic adults. 👉 saascharity.org
North Staffs Asperger/Autism Association (NSAAA) – Advice, social events, and family support across Staffordshire. 👉 nsaaa.org.uk
BLAST (Burntwood & Lichfield Autism Support Together) – Workshops, social activities, and advocacy for autistic people & families. 👉 blastsupport.org

Autism Together (Merseyside) – Support for autistic adults & families, with day services, residential & community projects. 👉 autismtogether.co.uk
Cheshire Autism Practical Support (ChAPS) – Family groups, young people’s activities, parent support. 👉 cheshireautism.org.uk

Autism Matters (Teesside) – Autistic-led CIC running social groups, wellbeing, advocacy. 👉 autism-matters.co.uk
North East Autism Society (NEAS) – Support services for children, adults, and families. 👉 ne-as.org.uk

Daisy Chain (Teesside & Yorkshire) – Holistic services for autistic & neurodivergent people. 👉 daisychainproject.co.uk
Autism Plus (Yorkshire) – Employment, community support, and adult services. 👉 autismplus.co.uk

Kent Autistic Trust – Outreach, supported living, and family support. 👉 kentautistictrust.org
All Together Autistic (Kent & Medway) – Peer groups and advocacy, helping autistic adults connect. 👉 advocacyforall.org.uk

Autism Wessex – Services for all ages: education, support, advocacy. 👉 autismwessex.org.uk
Bristol Autism Support – Parent/carer peer network and advice. 👉 bristolautismsupport.org

CASPA Bromley – Clubs, social groups, and advocacy, focused on autistic pride. 👉 caspabromley.org.uk
Ambitious About Autism – Advocacy and support for autistic children & young people. 👉 ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

Scottish Autism – National charity offering services, training, and family support. 👉 scottishautism.org
Autism Rights Group Highland (ARGH) – Autistic-led rights and advocacy group. 👉 arghighland.co.uk

Autism Wales – Government-backed info hub with resources and training. 👉 autismwales.org
ASD Family Help (South Wales) – CIC offering family support, activities, and peer groups. 👉 asdfamilyhelp.co.uk

Autism NI – NI’s largest autism charity, with helplines, training, and community projects. 👉 autismni.org
AsIAm (Ireland) – Autistic-led national charity of Ireland, also working in NI. 👉 asiam.ie

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – Autistic-led advocacy org. Acceptance, rights, and resources. 👉 autisticadvocacy.org
AANE (Association for Autism & Neurodiversity) – Support, education, and peer groups for autistic adults and families. 👉 aane.org
Wrong Planet – Online forum and community created by and for autistic people. 👉 wrongplanet.net