Autism
What autism is, respectful language, masking, sensory needs and how to be a better ally.
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Understanding builds inclusion.
Free, evidence-based education on autism, mental health and psychosocial disability for families, support workers and communities. Plain English, respectful language and real research behind every page.
Topics
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Mental health & psychosocial disability
Understanding mental illness, psychosocial disability, stigma and recovery-oriented support.
Read the researchNeurodiversity & inclusion
Neurodiversity-affirming practice and creating environments where everyone can take part.
Read the researchWhat the science says
Three findings worth knowing.
Autism2014
Across cohort studies of more than 1.25 million children and case-control studies of almost 10,000, there was no relationship between vaccination and autism.
Mental health & psychosocial disability2022
More than 50 experts, including people with lived experience, found that stigma is often described as worse than the condition itself, and that social contact with people with lived experience is the most effective way to reduce it.
Mental health & psychosocial disability2011
Analysing 97 papers from 13 countries, the authors identified five recovery processes: Connectedness, Hope, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment (CHIME).
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