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World Autism Acceptance Month: See us as individuals, not stereotypes

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Together we can help autistic people have happy, healthy, long lives.

I would love to see more autistic people employed, supported and understood in their roles. Not just for autistic people to be employed as a number and that's that. I want to see that they're thriving and enjoying themselves as well.

Jaja

I think a lot of the time, neurodivergent people need to seek and find more accessible spaces - when in reality, they should always be there.

Bradley

That's why we need research. We need other people to understand and listen to autistic people so that our needs can be met. We deserve a world where we feel championed and supported as individuals so we can grow and flourish.

Rachel

Our current research projects

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Creating a neuroinclusion index for employers

The NDEI®, Neurodiversity Employers Index, is the only gold-standard evidence-based tool for workplace neuroinclusion.

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More accessible public spaces

Making public transport accessible for neurodivergent people

By researching neurodivergent people’s public transport experiences, we can address the gaps between people’s needs and the current service provision.

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Support from day one

Creating an app for people to share tips and access evidence-based resources

We've created a Tips Hub app for autistic people to share tips to help with everyday life, mental health and for professionals working with autistic people.

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We focus on research that matters to autistic people and families

  • 1 in 4

    1 in 4 speak few or no words. We developed an early therapy that improves communication.

  • 7 in 10

    More than 7 in 10 have a mental health problem. We're developing better treatments.

  • 9 in 10

    9 in 10 would take part in research. We've already recruited more than 13,000 adults and families.

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Join the Autistica Network

Autistic people and families want to be part of research, and researchers value their participation and insight in studies. The Autistica Network brings these people together to drive change through research.

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The NDEI®: lead the way for neuroinclusion in the workplace

The NDEI® is the only gold-standard evidence-based framework to help your organisation become a leader in workplace neuroinclusion.

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Watch our new film Our World, 2030

In our new hero film, we share our vision for a more inclusive and understanding world in 2030.

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Molehill Mountain

Molehill Mountain is an anxiety self-management app designed with and for autistic people.

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Autistica Tips Hub: autism tips and resources to make everyday life easier

We've developed an app for autistic people, their families and professionals to share tips and access evidence-based resources.

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