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Autistica The UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. Building happier, healthier, longer lives through autism research

Did you know that 1 in 4 construction workers are neurodivergent? That’s almost double the national average, according t...
28/05/2026

Did you know that 1 in 4 construction workers are neurodivergent? That’s almost double the national average, according to the latest report from the National Federation of Builders (NFB).*

That’s why companies like Structura are taking steps to create more inclusive workplaces for their staff.

After completing neurodiversity training and making changes to better support employees, Structura took part in the NDEI® to get feedback on what they were doing well and where they could improve further.

Daniel Rickman, Managing Director at Structura, said:

"Winning a gold award was one of my proudest moments in the business. I was delighted to see that we had the right support in place and that the team are aware of it.

I think the NDEI® is an incredibly powerful tool. The recommendations in our company report were especially helpful, and it's great to have the opportunity to do more as best practice evolves."

We’re proud to support organisations that are working to make their workplaces more inclusive for neurodivergent people.

Find out more about the NDEI® here: https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/employers/ndei

*Comment below if you’d like the link to read the full NFB report.

Learn more about anxiety in autistic people with learning disabilities in our free webinar!Date: Thursday 21 MayTime: 12...
19/05/2026

Learn more about anxiety in autistic people with learning disabilities in our free webinar!

Date: Thursday 21 May
Time: 12.30 - 1.30pm

Join us this week for an introduction to anxiety and how it can affect autistic people with learning disabilities, particularly those with greater support needs.

The webinar will explain what anxiety is and explore some of the factors that can make it more likely to develop. You'll also be pointed to useful resources and support for further help.

Sign up: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1917769583630/WN_Yx0jARVDQVa9T1HqiFVT-w

This Mental Health Awareness Week, consider taking part in research. Your lived experience can help researchers understa...
15/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, consider taking part in research. Your lived experience can help researchers understand what's working and what isn't - leading to policy change and service improvements.

Join the Autistica Network and help us do bigger and better research: https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/take-part-in-research

Have you had experience with urgent and emergency care?We're asking autistic people and parents/carers in London to shar...
12/05/2026

Have you had experience with urgent and emergency care?

We're asking autistic people and parents/carers in London to share their experiences of urgent and emergency care. This includes times when you used 111 or 999, or times when you needed help but did not contact these services.

Your feedback will help Autistica and the London Ambulance Service understand:

- What makes it easier or harder to contact 111 or 999
- What the experience of calls and ambulance care is like
- What practical changes could improve the service for autistic people

The online survey will ask you a few questions about your experience of using emergency services.

The survey will take around 30 minutes to complete. To find out more information and take part, choose one of the links below:

- Autistic people: https://autistica.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1ZYLE882ZmL5mwS

- Parent/Carer of an autistic person: https://autistica.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8nRHJ1cGJ4iCov4

11/05/2026

Over 7 in 10 autistic people have mental health conditions. That's why we worked with leading researchers to develop, test and release an app to help autistic people self-manage their anxiety.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, try something different - download Molehill Mountain: https://www.autistica.org.uk/molehill-mountain

06/05/2026

Thank you for sharing and engaging with our film this World Autism Acceptance Month.

April may be over, but the work doesn't stop there. The need for understanding and acceptance continues every day. Visit our website for free resources to learn more, educate others and hear autistic lived experiences: https://www.autistica.org.uk/get-involved/world-autism-acceptance-month/autistic-so-what

We’ll continue to centre autistic people in our research, campaigning, and policy work - sharing their voices to help create a world fit for everyone. Autistic. So what?🩷

We're glad to be involved in this timely report led by Autism Alliance UK. It reinforces what autistic people and famili...
05/05/2026

We're glad to be involved in this timely report led by Autism Alliance UK. It reinforces what autistic people and families have been telling us: the current system isn’t working as it should.

There is a clear need for long-term, joined-up change that focuses on people’s strengths and needs and provides early, personalised support, with the flexibility to adapt over time.

The report calls for investment and a long-term strategy to reform the systems that diagnose and support autistic people. We’re already testing a strengths and needs-led approach and working with other leading academics to help address the diagnosis crisis.

Read the full report: https://www.autistica.org.uk/news/joint-charity-report-support-and-diagnosis

29/04/2026

Anna shares her 'So what?' as part of our campaign this World Autism Acceptance Month.

We know too many autistic people are judged for things that are simply part of who they are and how they experience the world. Anna agreed to be part of our film 'Autistic. So what?' to help non-autistic people better understand how neurodivergent people experience the world, and be less quick to make judgements.

Thank you Anna for sharing your experience!

Some people’s brains work a little differently. So what? For World Autism Acceptance Month, we launched Autistic. So wha...
28/04/2026

Some people’s brains work a little differently. So what?

For World Autism Acceptance Month, we launched Autistic. So what? A new campaign to promote understanding.

We asked you to share your autistic traits to help non-autistic people be slower to judge and more understanding. Here's what you shared with us!

CONGRATULATIONS ! 👏🏅🩷A huge thank you for taking on such a monumental challenge and completely smashing it out the park...
27/04/2026

CONGRATULATIONS ! 👏🏅🩷

A huge thank you for taking on such a monumental challenge and completely smashing it out the park. We are forever grateful for the time and effort you put into training and your dedication to fundraising for autism research.

We had the most amazing time cheering your names and watching you cross the finish line. Thank you again for all you've done. We're incredibly proud of you all!

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