Resources about autism

The NHS has information about autism and its diagnosis
Let the fingers do the talking - a video featuring non-speaking autistic adults
The Open University run a free course - Understanding Autism. You can start it at any time and it takes approximately 24 hours to complete.

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The autism spectrum as a spiky profile

The autism spectrum is often depicted as linear. Here Mahlia presents an alternative, and multidimensional model.
Conference 2022

Register here for this free in-person conference.
Handling rejection

Mahlia gives her tips on how to handle rejection and avoid taking rejection personally
Autism and honesty

Charlotte talks about truth, lies, her experience of working in politics, and why she is optimistic for the future.

Reports and publications

Third party reports and publications on autism, disability and the law in relation to employment.
Employment law and workplace rights

The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in the workplace. The section contains guidance on the law and where jobseekers, employees and employers can seek advice.
Vacancy listings

Job opportunities are advertised in many places - you may have to look in many different places to find vacancies which suit your skills and which you are interested in. We list a few here.
Benefits and advice on looking for work

This section contains a link to a benefits calculator to check if you qualify for financial support as well as links to information about specific benefits. There are organisations which can help with advice on benefits and looking for work.
Health and wellbeing

It is important to look after yourself and stay healthy whether or not you are in work. This section links to advice on becoming and staying well. If you are unwell you should consider whether you should seek advice from your doctor or NHS 111. If you are in urgent need of help, call the emergency services on 999. You will find other sources of help in this section.
Organisations offering legal support

The organisations in this list may be able to offer you free legal advice or support with issues about employment.

I am an autistic person

Look here for guidance on finding and keeping work, from job search through to retirement.
Telling an employer that you are autistic: disclosing

Disclosing (telling others) that you are autistic is a big decision. Even telling your friends is a big decision for some people. You have the choice whether to disclose or not to your employer or prospective employer.
Autism, disability and health

Whether an individual autistic person is also legally disabled will depend on whether that individual’s autism has more than minor or trivial “adverse effect” on their ability to carry out normal day to day activities.
Discrimination and prohibited conduct within the Equality Act 2010

Prohibited conduct within the Equality Act encompasses discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Reasonable adjustments for interviews and assessments

It is good practice for a company to ask if you need any adjustments for an interview or other assessment process, but even if they don't, you can still ask for them.
Employer experience
I am an employer or work provider

Look here for information on how to recruit, manage and support an autistic or neurodiverse person
The Equality Act 2010 and employment

Employers have a range of legal duties towards their autistic employees. These legal duties can be found in the Equality Act 2010. This information is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of how the Equality Act 2010 works in the role of employment. Rather, it looks specifically at how the rights and duties stated in the Equality Act 2010 apply to autistic employees, job applicants, their workplaces and employers.
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Need a formal diagnosis to qualify for adjustments

I have diagnosed myself with autism. Can I still ask a prospective employer for adjustments, even though I don't have a formal diagnosis?

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