Help and support is available from many national and local organisations.
Spoken – Tap to Talk
The spoken - tap to talk app is for people who are unable to communicate using their voice. It is designed for teenagers and adults who are unable to use their voice and can help autistic people communicate.Users can tap on the screen to build sentences quickly with a wide variety of natural-sounding voices to choose from.
Molehill Mountain
An app made in partnership with Kings College London to help autistic people understand and self-manage anxiety
The Brain Charity
The Brain Charity provides free practical help, emotional support and social activities for any person with a neurological condition (such as autism, ADHD, tourettes) as well as their family, friends, and carers.
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is the UKs leading charity for autistic people and their families. The provide advice and guidance, and campaign for the rights of autistic people.
Easy read newsletters
Our easy read newsletters tell you about what we are doing to make the NHS better for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
Autism Initiatives UK
In a variety of locations throughout the UK and Ireland we offer a wide range of support for autistic people. From supported living to schools, from a short break service to one stop shops, from work placements to training, clubs and activities, Autism Initiatives has a wealth of resources and expertise that support autistic people to achieve their personal goals.
Learning Disability update
Our Learning Disability update is an ‘easy read’ newsletter. Subscribe to keep up to date with what NHS England is doing for people with a learning disability and/or autism, their families, carers and supporters.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Symptoms of ADHD tend to be noticed at an early age and may become more noticeable when a child's circumstances change, such as when they start school. Most cases are diagnosed when children are 6 to 12 years old.
How to Create a Safe, Sensory-Friendly Backyard Landscape for Your Child With Special Needs
Playing outside is one of the greatest joys of childhood. Stepping out the back door into sunlight, fresh air, and freedom can provide a feeling of liberation unlike any other. There are extra considerations when your child has special needs, but time outside still can offer tremendous therapeutic benefits, especially for children with autism or similar conditions that may keep them confined indoors in highly structured, climate-controlled environments for most of the day.
