A Trusted Guide to the Autism Support Ecosystem
Carefully curated. Honestly described. These are the organisations and communities that genuinely help.
Government & NHS
NHS — Autism overview
nhs.uk/conditions/autism
Signs, diagnosis, support.
GOV.UK — DLA for children
gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children
DLA application and guidance.
GOV.UK — Apply for an EHCP
gov.uk/apply-for-ehc-plan
EHCP application process.
GOV.UK — Carer's Allowance
gov.uk/carers-allowance
Carer's Allowance eligibility and claim.
GOV.UK — Blue Badge
gov.uk/blue-badge-scheme-rights
Blue Badge rights and applications.
Charities & Organisations
National Autistic Society
autism.org.uk
UK's leading autism charity. Helpline, community, advice.
Contact
contact.org.uk
Families with disabled children. Helpline 0808 808 3555.
IPSEA
ipsea.org.uk
Free independent legal advice on EHCP and SEND law.
Carers UK
carersuk.org
Support and helpline for carers.
Mencap
mencap.org.uk
Advocacy for people with learning disabilities.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
hdsunflower.com
Free Sunflower Lanyard scheme. Venue finder.
Sensory Integration
sensoryintegration.org.uk
UK professional body for sensory integration OTs.
Crisis & Emotional Support
Forums & Communities
Mumsnet — Special Needs Children
mumsnet.com/talk/special_needs_children
UK's most active SEND parent forum.
Special Needs Jungle
specialneedsjungle.com
UK SEND parent resource and community.
NAS Community
community.autism.org.uk
NAS online community.
r/Autism_Parenting
reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting
Reddit autism parenting community.