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Welcome to the Autism Info Center

We improve autistic lives through knowledge, acceptance, and kindness.

Use this free web site to help make the world a kinder, happier, and more meaningful place for autistic and neurodivergent people everywhere, and follow us on YouTube and Facebook for daily ideas, advice, videos and podcasts. In the meantime, here's the latest to get you started...

ARTICLE

What A Late Autism Diagnosis Really Means

Understanding Autism in Later Life

Receiving an autism diagnosis in adulthood is not about dwelling on the past or what might have been. It is an opportunity to build a future based on a more authentic and compassionate understanding of who you are. It gives you permission to stop trying to fit... [READ IT NOW]

ARTICLE

Understanding Meltdowns and Shutdowns in Autism

Why Autistic People Sometimes 'Just Can't'

This article explains autistic meltdowns and shutdowns as involuntary responses to being overwhelmed, not tantrums. It describes what externalised meltdowns and internalised shutdowns look like, and their common triggers, like sensory overload. Learn... [READ IT NOW]

BOOK

The Practical Guide to ARFID and Autism

Good health through kindness and understanding

This practical handbook demystifies ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) in autistic people and explains how to support it safely. Rather than dismissing their restricted diet as 'picky eating', it reveals how intense sensory sensitivities, fears... [SEE IT NOW]

NEWS STORY

Government minister launches urgent review into autism services

Independent panel investigates soaring demand across national healthcare

A senior government minister has officially commissioned an independent review to investigate the unprecedented strain currently overwhelming national autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services. Recent healthcare data indicates a massive surge... [SEE IT NOW]

NEWS STORY

Renowned neurodiversity advocate and acclaimed author passes away

Writer transformed international conversations regarding the autistic spectrum

The international neurodiversity community is deeply mourning the sudden passing of an acclaimed science writer and passionate autism advocate who died peacefully at the age of sixty-six. The renowned author achieved global recognition following the publication... [SEE IT NOW]

VIDEO

Sensory Kits for Autistic Children and Adults

How to create a personally tailored sensory rescue pack

In this Autism Infocast we'll show you how to make a Sensory Rescue Pack for an Autistic child or adult. By understanding the point of these packs, you will be able to choose items that help regulate sensory input, reduce anxiety, and promote calm in... [SEE IT NOW]

PODCAST

Understanding Autistic Burnout

How To Survive When The World Is 'Just Too Much'

In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn about autistic burnout, a state of profound exhaustion many autistic people experience. We'll explore how the cumulative stress of daily life in a neurotypical world, including masking and sensory overload, can deplete... [HEAR IT NOW]

PODCAST

Autistic Special Interests

Passions, Expertise, and Well-being

This podcast explores autistic special interests, explaining that these are intense, deeply personal passions distinct from casual hobbies. It highlights how these interests serve as a source of joy, expertise, and a coping mechanism for autistic individuals... [HEAR IT NOW]

BOOK

The Autism Manifesto - EASY READ (free PDF download)

A 14-page summary of our manifesto in Easy Read format

This is a 14-page simplified summary of The Autism Manifesto in official Easy-Read format, designed to help people with learning difficulties or disabilities to understand what Autism Info Center is campaigning for, how it will help autistic people all over the... [SEE IT NOW]

COURSE

Recognising & Responding to Autism

Learn to recognise and respond thoughtfully to autistic people

This course aims to help you recognise potential autistic traits in various contexts, promoting more thoughtful responses, focusing on awareness rather than formal diagnosis. Develop a better understanding of the diverse ways autism can present across different... [SEE IT NOW]

Who are we?

The Autism Info Center was founded by an autistic author and care worker, Peter J. Clark, who is absolutely passionate about building a greater understanding and acceptance of autism and neurodiversity - whether that's at home or in the community, workplaces, educational establishments, healthcare settings, government bodies and institutions, or in local and national authorities, worldwide.

Our core belief is that all autistic people - and indeed anyone who's neurodiverse or has any other disability - must feel understood, accepted, equal, included, respected, and well supported in a personalised and life-affirming way in every situation and setting.

What do we do?

Our entire mission is to provide honest, unbiased, and easy-to-understand information to help the whole of society build a supportive world in which everyone can live, grow, integrate, and thrive together. It's a big journey but we'll get there in small steps!

Whether you are neurodiverse yourself, or you have a family member who is, or you're a carer, an educator, a healthcare professional, or you're just keen to learn more, our aim is to be a trusted source of help, ideas, advice, strategies and information.

Let's get you started!

Please feel free to read through our many practical articles on autism and neurodiversity, watch our inspirational and educational videos, listen to our thought-provoking podcasts, browse our library of useful resources (both online and real-world), explore or buy any of our insightful books, or create a free Autism Hospital Passport.

Click any of these links to start reading, viewing and listening!

• Read our articles on autism and neurodiversity
• Watch our videos to teach yourself and find inspiration
• Listen to our podcasts to learn all about autism
• Explore our books on autism, neurodiversity, and care
• Get the latest news about autism and neurodiversity
• Use our resource library to find help and useful tools
• Book a training course for you, your group, or your organisation
• Search our web site for ideas, advice and learning materials
• Create a free Hospital Passport to make medical care easier

And if you, your family, your company, club, special interest group, or organisation could use a little help with understanding and reacting to neurodiversity, we also offer very affordable training courses (delivered by video chat, or in person if you're in southwest England).

If you need any help, feel free to contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!