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Autism Spectrum

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Working paper

Impact of ‘Brain in Hand’ digital support services


An evaluation of Brain in Hand – a UK support service for people with autism, ADHD and mental health conditions combining on-demand human support and digital tools. Users of the service reported improved health-related quality of life, reduced anxiety, and better management of social anxiety and feelings of overwhelm which suggests digital tools can play...
Strategy

National Autism Strategy 2025–2031


Developed through a co-design process, the strategy provides a framework for improving the life outcomes for all Autistic people in the years ahead in a way that is meaningful to them. It includes a vision, goal, guiding principles and commitments. The strategy foundations include the human rights model of disability, strengths-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, and...
Guide

About autism


This guide provides an overview of autism. It covers information about understanding autism, neurodivergence and co-occuring disabilities and/or health conditions, diversity in autism and supporting a person with autism.
Guide

Supported employment: a phase-by-phase guide

Jessica Enara Vian

The Supported Employment Quality Framework is an evidence-based model that has been used successfully for decades to support people with disability, particularly those with intellectual disability and or autism into paid employment. This guide explores the five phases that underpin the model.
Survey Report

Understanding the barriers: the educational experiences of children with autism


This report presents the findings of a survey looking at the barriers faced by autistic students and their families and how supporters and policymakers can best support their needs. The results highlight an education system that under-delivers for the needs of autistic students.