Ambitious about Autism

Ambitious about Autism We stand with autistic children and young people to campaign for change and create opportunities. Ambitious about Autism was founded as TreeHouse in 1997.

It was founded as a specialist school for children with autism, with five pupils and based in a borrowed room in the Royal Free Hospital in North London. For the last 13 years, Ambitious about Autism has been growing and developing into the national charity that it is today, which provides services, raises awareness and influences policy. We moved to Muswell Hill, north London, in 2004, and moved

into our purpose designed building - the Pears National Centre for Autism Education - in October 2008.

This is Arden’s story. They were bullied throughout primary school. They wish their teacher had understood autism and bu...
11/06/2026

This is Arden’s story.

They were bullied throughout primary school.

They wish their teacher had understood autism and bullying and wish their classmates had been told to stop.

They have written their absence note to make their voice heard.

Following the publication of the Schools White Paper, we are calling on the government to seize the moment and create an education system that’s inclusive for all.

Join us today. Click the link here:https://bit.ly/45LBwm1

Have you thought about the difference you could make for future generations? Leaving a gift in your will to Ambitious ab...
09/06/2026

Have you thought about the difference you could make for future generations?

Leaving a gift in your will to Ambitious about Autism can be a powerful way to make a lasting, positive difference.

Your support could help autistic children and young people to be themselves, access the right support, and achieve their ambitions for years to come.

To help you explore leaving a gift in your will, we’ve partnered with Octopus Legacy to offer a free will to all of our supporters.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4t2C00i


Image description: A young people smiling while sitting in a classroom.

“I see you.” In our latest blog for Carers Week, Nicky, a parent to an autistic young person and Talk about Autism membe...
08/06/2026

“I see you.”

In our latest blog for Carers Week, Nicky, a parent to an autistic young person and Talk about Autism member, writes about the realities of being a carer.

From practicing everyday life skills in a local café to planning for an uncertain future, Nicky shares an honest reflection on what it means to look after an autistic young person.

Read Nicky’s blog: https://bit.ly/4uY75DI

Most online safety advice for children offers a 'one size fits all' approach. But no two children are the same.For those...
04/06/2026

Most online safety advice for children offers a 'one size fits all' approach. But no two children are the same.

For those with additional needs, they may experience online spaces more intensely, misread social cues or struggle with regulating their emotions.

As parents, it can be difficult to know how best to support them.

Internet Matters has launched Every Child Safe Online, to offer practical resources and advice for parents and carers to help their child have positive and safe online experiences.

https://bit.ly/4uaJbU2




Image description: Illustration of four silhouettes with devices at the bottom. The text reads "Every Child Safe Online" and "Supporting children with additional needs." The logo of Internet Matters is featured in the top right corner. The background is blue.

01/06/2026

Pride is for everyone!

Whether you're joining a parade or celebrating from your own home, we’ve put together some sensory friendly ways to take part in Pride with comfort, joy, and inclusion at heart.

Let us know in the comments how you celebrate Pride! 🌈

This is Jacob’s story. The overwhelming sensory environment at school stopped him from learning. Jacob was misunderstood...
29/05/2026

This is Jacob’s story.

The overwhelming sensory environment at school stopped him from learning. Jacob was misunderstood and at times felt bullied by staff. His autism, ADHD and learning difficulties went undiagnosed and unidentified at school.

He has written his absence note to make his voice heard.

Following the publication of the Schools White Paper, we are calling on the government to seize the moment and create an education system that’s inclusive for all.

Join us today. Click the link here: https://bit.ly/45LBwm1

Have you booked yet? 👀 Tickets for Greg Rutherford’s session at the Good Food Show are going fast. 📅 20 June at the NEC ...
27/05/2026

Have you booked yet? 👀

Tickets for Greg Rutherford’s session at the Good Food Show are going fast.

📅 20 June at the NEC in Birmingham
🎟 £24.25 with code AAA
🧡 Supporting Ambitious about Autism

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4mSmsdo

Today is National Children’s Day, a day to highlight the importance of a healthy childhood. This is Erin’s story. For ye...
14/05/2026

Today is National Children’s Day, a day to highlight the importance of a healthy childhood.

This is Erin’s story.

For years, her autism went undiagnosed and she struggled with severe mental health problems. Her teachers did their best, but couldn’t understand why she was having such a hard time.

If Erin’s needs had been identified earlier, and she had received an autism diagnosis and the right support, she believes things could have been very different.

She has written her absence note to make her voice heard.

Following the publication of the Schools White Paper, we are calling on the government to seize the moment and create an education system that’s inclusive for all.

Join us today. Click the link here: https://bit.ly/45LBwm1

Food lovers, this one’s for you 🍽️ Join Greg Rutherford at the Good Food Show for a Celebrity Bites session raising fund...
12/05/2026

Food lovers, this one’s for you 🍽️

Join Greg Rutherford at the Good Food Show for a Celebrity Bites session raising funds for our work!

📅 Saturday 20 June
🎟 Discount tickets with code AAA
🧡 Supporting Ambitious about Autism

Don’t miss out: https://bit.ly/4mSmsdo

08/05/2026

Spend the day as a supported intern at Chartwell’s Universities!

Since September, our interns have been building their skills and confidence across a range of catering roles, from barista training to stores delivery. With support of St John’s College job coaches and lecturers, they are growing in independence and working towards future paid employment opportunities.

Today, we’re celebrating our interns and the incredible achievements of our growing programme at a special event hosted at Chartwells Universities.

Click the link to find out more about out Supported Internships programme: https://bit.ly/449txia

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