Looking for autism and neurodiversity resources UK? This page brings together key UK charities, support services, guidance for families and carers, and practical tools to help autistic and neurodiverse people thrive in daily life.
UK National Organisations & Support
National Autistic Society — Advice, support services, information and community for autistic people and their families
Ambitious about Autism — Charity supporting autistic children and young people, parents and carers
ADHD + Autism Support UK — Online UK community and resources for people with autism, ADHD and neurodiverse needs
Neurodiversity Support & Tools
The Neurodiversity Hub — Autism & ADHD assessment and support information across the UK
KindMind – Neurodiversity Support & Training — Support, training and practical resources for neurodiverse individuals
Together for Neurodiversity – Support, guides and online community for neurodivergent families
Assistive Technology & Digital Accessibility
Proloquo — Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) App (widely used assistive speech tool; UK access varies by provider)
Choiceworks — Visual schedule and routine app useful for autistic people
Spectrum Space – Assistive Tech Guides & Tools for Autism – A curated directory of apps, sensory tools, and communication supports for autistic users
MindDoc / Moodpath — Mood tracker & wellbeing support for neurodiverse mental health support
Calm Harm — Tool to manage emotional distress and anxiety
Mind, Wellbeing & Emotional Support Tools
YoungMinds — Mental health support and crisis tools for young people (including neurodiverse youth)
Kooth — Free online mental health support for children and young people in certain regions
Mind — Nationwide mental health charity offering information and support
Anxiety UK — Charity providing support and tools for anxiety (common co‑occurring condition)
Grants, Financial Help & Practical Support
Family Fund — Grants for families raising disabled or seriously ill children, including autism
TURN2US — Benefits calculator & grant search service that includes disability and neurodiversity‑related support
Local Welfare Assistance Schemes — Council‑run financial support (varies by region — check local council site)
(Search: “[your local council] local welfare assistance”)
Access to Work — UK government scheme that can fund workplace adjustments for neurodiverse individuals
Local Services & Community Support
Local Authority SEND Support Teams — Many councils have local SEND support, autism assessment, social groups and drop‑in services
(Search: “[your local council] SEND/Autism support”)
Autism Together — Local autism support services running community activities, workshops, and family support (varies by region)
Local Neurodiversity Peer Support Groups — UK‑wide groups organised through Meetup / Facebook / local charities
(Search: “neurodiversity support group UK” + city/town)