Resources

Here you’ll find a selection of articles and opinion pieces written by professionals and autistic people who share their knowledge, good practice, research and advice for anyone working with autistic people. These articles have been migrated from the Network Autism website. New articles will be published each month.

Text SHOUT to 85258 a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. You don’t have to hide behind a smile – whatever’s going on, letting it out can help. Text us anytime for free, to talk with a trained volunteer who’ll help you feel calmer.

Our helpline and webchat are open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems – whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts. 0800 58 58 58, (5pm to midnight every day).

0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day).

0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)

Easy read top tips for coping with the pandemic

Understanding difficult feelings.
Tips for taking care of your mental wellbeing.
Looking after your practical needs.
Further advice and support.

PDA, Pathological Demand Avoidance is where individuals share characteristics with others on the spectrum and also have a distinct cluster of additional traits.
Information, support, training, raising awareness, promoting acceptance, empowering people.

An online discussion forum that often includes discussion around autism.

Scope’s online community is an online space where disabled people and their families can talk about the things that matter to them. Members of their community can browse categories and create discussions or post comments to ask questions, make friends and share their experiences.

Support for people with anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions living in Wiltshire.