As a parent or carer, it can be frustrating to come up against barriers, when you are trying to achieve better outcomes for your autistic young person or adult. Read more on where to find advice to help you advocate for the autistic person you support.

Getting older involves going through a lot of changes. This includes changes in our bodies, how we feel and our ability to carry out tasks. There are also changes happening to the people we know. Read more about autism and ageing.

Autistic people and their parents and carers may be entitled to financial support and social security benefits. Find out more about how to access benefits for children, young people, adults and older people.

Many autistic people love Christmas, but for others the festive period can be stressful and overwhelming. Find advice and helpful tips on how to make Christmas a more enjoyable experience for everyone.

Autistic people are often diagnosed with other co-occurring conditions. Research also suggests that autistic people are more likely to develop physical and mental health concerns than the general population. Read more about co-occurring conditions here.

Autistic people can be vulnerable to crime and can sometimes become offenders themselves. Read more about autism and criminal justice and how to keep autistic children and adults safe.

Research has shown that autistic children are at increased risk of bullying at school. Find out what you can do if you think your child is being bullied and how to prepare for meetings with school.
 

You can be identified as autistic at any age – some people will be diagnosed as young children, others later in life. Read more on how to get a diagnosis for children and adults and where to find information and support.

You may be wondering if you or a loved one could be autistic. Read more on how to get a diagnosis for adults and where to find information and support.

Children can be diagnosed as autistic when they are very young, in some cases from the age of two. Read more on how to get a diagnosis for children and where to find information and support.

Autism was once thought to be a difference only seen in boys. As a result, tests were designed around a specific presentation more commonly seen in boys. This meant that many autistic girls, who often present differently, were missed. Read more about diagnosis in women and girls

As a parent or carer, you may be worried that your child’s diet isn’t healthy enough or that they are not getting the nutrients they need. Read more about  eating problems and how you can help.