Autism Support Plus

Partner with us to provide life-changing support to autistic people.

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Why Autism Support Plus?

At the National Autistic Society, we are dedicated to creating a society that works for autistic people. We work to transform lives by providing support, information and practical advice for autistic children, adults, and their families.

We created Autism Support Plus in direct response to the huge delays and long fights autistic people and their families currently face to get basic support. As the UK’s charity for autistic people, we work with partners like you — employers, charities, and professional organisations — so the people you support can thrive in their communities, homes, and workplaces.

The need

The autistic people and family members supported by your organisation are facing significant challenges at every stage of life. Sadly, we know that autistic people have a lower life expectancy than non-autistic people on average and are more at risk of suicidal thoughts. Every day, autistic people have to find their way in a world that is not designed with diverse needs in mind and are denied the same opportunities as non-autistic people.

Right now: These shocking statistics represent real people in distress and families struggling to overcome barriers. Your organisation can be part of the solution.

How Autism Support Plus helps

Autism Support Plus is a flexible, bespoke service that connects your members, beneficiaries or employees to practical, empathetic, and expert led autism support tailored to the stage of life they are in, and the challenges they face.

For the people you support, it means:

Less stress navigating complex systems.
Support that meets their or their child’s needs.
A better chance to thrive in daily life, education and work - “I felt they went above and beyond to help...I came off the phone feeling lighter!" – Parent of an autistic child

For your organisation, it means:

Fulfilling your commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and offering meaningful support to autistic people.
Complementing your organisation’s existing support offerings with exclusive customisable services backed by evidence and expertise.
A cost-effective service that delivers meaningful benefits, ensuring your investment leads to real, measurable change.
Regular communication and reports to evidence how your funds have been used and the impact of our partnership.

The right support, when it’s needed

Our programme delivers a personalised framework that includes access to essential and exclusive services, for your clients to thrive. These cover key areas such as:

Gold-standard diagnostic services: From exclusive pre-diagnostic consultations designed to help those at the beginning of their diagnosis journey, to full neurodevelopmental assessments, our clinicians will provide in-depth answers and understanding and unlock support that helps meet your client’s needs.
Services to support children: Our tailored behaviour and education advice services empower parents of autistic children with the most up-to-date advice and guidance, encourage them to access external support and enable them with support strategies to improve understanding, reduce distress and improve family life.
Services to support parents: We can offer parents emotional support, a listening ear, empathy and an opportunity to discuss their feelings and experiences. Our team have personal experience and can relate to parent’s experiences and identify key issues and possible support strategies.
Services for autistic adults: Our  Employment Advice Service supports autistic individuals in overcoming workplace barriers, securing meaningful employment and succeeding in the workplace.
Knowledge and understanding of autism: Our innovative online training modules are full of knowledge directly from autistic people and allow your clients to learn at their own pace and at a time convenient to them. Our Professionals’ Conference provides clients with the latest developments in autism practice and research and our members are sent our award-winning quarterly magazine.
Advice at key life stages: Our Transition Advice Service helps parents of autistic young people plan effectively for adulthood, while the Wills and Trusts Service offers legal guidance to ensure long-term care and financial security for autistic loved ones.

How it works

Each client referred to us receives a high standard of tailored support, access to services that are of the most value to them with guidance throughout from a specialist Autism Support Plus adviser.

The user journey

After receiving a referral, the Autism Support Plus team will contact them and:

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arrange a bespoke advisory call

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discuss their needs and preferences

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identify key areas for help and support

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discuss the Autism Support Plus services available customised to your organisation

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connect them to the services they select

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deliver improved outcomes

Autism expertise you can trust

Our Autism Support Plus team combines over 30 years of professional experience with personal connections to autism meaning we offer more than generic advice, we provide compassionate, credible, and targeted services that make a real difference. Our commitment is rooted in both our professional knowledge and our personal journeys, making us a trusted provider of guidance and support to autistic people and their families.

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Testimonials

“At Naval Children's Charity, we believe in supporting the unique journeys of naval children, including those who are autistic. Through our collaboration with the National Autistic Society, we are dedicated to providing tailored resources and assistance to naval families with autistic children. By understanding and addressing their specific needs, we can work with families, schools and other outside agencies to ensure that every child can thrive in the naval community. Together with the National Autistic Society, we strive to create an inclusive environment where all children receive the support and opportunities they deserve, enabling them to reach their full potential.”

Sara Smith, MIW, Head of Welfare - Naval Children’s Charity 

"The advice and support we have had from the National Autistic Society via the Autism Support Plus service has been excellent. …The calls were supportive, and I felt listened to and the advice was tailored to our needs…I was very impressed with the service and advice we received and the sensitive way the calls were handled."

- anonymous client -

We are happy to regularly review the level of support associated with your organisation and can accommodate each client’s individual needs.  We would love to explore how Autism Support Plus can complement your organisation’s support offer.

Contact our Corporate Partnerships Manager

corporate.partnerships@nas.org.uk

Or download our Autism Support Plus Brochure.

Together, we can create a society that works for autistic people and help your clients to thrive.

Help us reach more people

Do you know of an organisation that would like to offer more support to autistic people and their families? Please share the page with them. We’re always keen to connect with new partners who may want to offer Autism Support Plus to the people they support.