We also offer guidance to a diverse range of adult services.
We are dedicated to promoting inclusion for autistic children and young people by providing targeted advice and specialist training to educational settings, parents and caregivers.
28/05/2026
Help us understand the needs of people on autism and ADHD waiting lists - Autism Action Jump straight to signup The assessment crisis needs action – right now We know there are hundreds of thousands of people waiting for an autism and/or ADHD assessment. Many desperately need help. Yet they are waiting years. That’s years of not getting the right help in education or employment; ye...
Having worked in the education system for the past 16 years, I am beyond appalled to sit under a system promoting this discriminatory profiling. What we need is greater understanding, real inclusion for autistic people. Ofsted needs to do better.
18/05/2026
If only I wasn't working...
I'll be there on Friday adding my support to , , and . Come along if you can!
For me this is about so much - perception of autism, narratives of autism spread by ignorant organisations, the continued vilification of autistic people as lacking empathy, and much more.
09/05/2026
We’re looking for autistic people to join our Community Network to help drive meaningful change.
For more information and to sign up please visit: https://autismaction.org.uk/community
I am in the midst of rolling out autism training to a charity helpline for people experiencing distress. The statistics are startling - the autistic community is at a high risk of su***de compared to the non-autistic population. This is because of systemic barriers, not being autistic in itself.
I am a teacher, but also an advocate. I relate with a heavy heart to this message from Pete Wharmby, Autistic Author. We know there are critical failings in our education system for autistic young people, we know there are failings in adult services for autistic adults too. But the one thing each and every person can do is question their held views, educate themselves and empathise greater with the experiences of autistic children, young people and adults.
07/04/2026
When your child has PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), even the simplest request can feel overwhelming - and it’s not a choice, it’s how their brain responds in that moment.
Reducing demands can make a huge difference, especially in tricky situations 💛
Join parent-positive speaker Britt Whitcombe as she explains what’s really going on and shares practical ways to change how we ask - helping create calmer moments for your child, you, and the whole family.
🎥 Recorded Twilight session
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👉 Book your free place: https://ow.ly/HYBJ50YxiVI
07/04/2026