💡 Some good tips for those of us for whom socialising doesn't come naturally theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

The treatment of autistic people referred to the government’s Prevent anti-extremism scheme is to be challenged by a human rights charity  theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/m…

A new episode of our charity's The Autism Podcast is out!🎧Barry Davies & John Nelson from British Transport Police discuss their work with supporting autistic people on the transport network, Police Autism UK's fantastic work and much more! Out on all podcast apps🙂 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the…

Interesting acticle on the intersection of LGBTQ+ & neurodivergence, & a sad reminder that just being different (no matter what form the difference is) can be enough to make someone a target ✍️ Matt Cain theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

Q for our followers: how do people at work react when you first share that you are neurodivergent? Nodding politely & not asking any Q's can be a 'red flag' - meaning they don't feel comfortable talking about ND (buying into stigma) & they've already made up their mind about you

A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham would like to talk (online or at the University of Birmingham) to teenagers who have Down's syndrome, on the topic of belonging. Belonging means to feel happy and comfortable in a place or with a group of people. You can

So we lost our blue tick on the social network formerly known as Twitter 😭 but got it back on 🦋 Give us a follow over on the blue side! 😊

Disability is defined in law as having a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial & long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to do normal day-to-day activities. This can include ND cond's such as autism & ADHD, depending on the individual theguardian.com/politics/2025/…

Police sergeant diagnosed with autusm after 24 years service finds job 'well-suited' to being autistic A story typical of our members' experiences, many of whom were diagnosed in later life - autism is far more common than you think bbc.com/news/articles/…

📣 Free workplace support for autistic & ADHD employees 📅 REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY at 9 AM! Spaces are limited and are given on a first-come, first-served basis to individuals who complete the screening questionnaire and meet the eligibility criteria. Learn more about what's

Autism is becoming mainstream in a way that never existed even a few yrs ago.. will discuss this and more in our 10th Anniversary blog in Oct

Navigating the neurotypical minefield, no. 137: 'The Social Do Your Friends Were Invited To And You Weren't' theguardian.com/wellness/2025/…

A large Danish study confirms childhood vaccines do not cause autism. Why is the myth so persistent? euronews.com/health/2025/07…

'For late-diagnosed adults, an autism diagnosis can come after decades of struggle, being ostracised and othered. “At last my life makes sense” or “I’ve finally found my tribe” are frequently reported as responses to an autism diagnosis.' ✍️ Gina Rippon theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

"Autism is not an excuse for bad behaviour" theguardian.com/society/2025/j…

The quietest people tend to have the loudest minds.