Josie Bassett

The National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. We do this by running: • a website with extensive information and advice on autism • contact centres and helplines that responded to over 70,000 enquiries in 2017 • 116 volunteer-led branches offering support and activities for autistic children and adults • two child and adult diagnosis centres • eight specialist schools for autistic children • 80 care centres and services for autistic adults • training and conferences for education, health and social care professionals • two quarterly magazines – Your Autism Magazine and Asperger United • services to work with thousands of shops, businesses and local councils to provide more autism-friendly services and environments • campaigns to increase public understanding and change government policy to help improve the lives of autistic people. Visit: www.autism.org.uk for more information or how you can get involved.