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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

Autistic Communication Differences

How To Communicate With Autistic People More Supportively

This practical guide helps you communicate more effectively with autistic people. It explains common differences, such as literal interpretation, directness, and the need for processing time. Discover actionable tips with real-world examples, from using clear... [READ IT NOW]

ARTICLE

An Autistic Guide to Meaningless Phrases

Hitting the ground running by getting your ducks in a row?

Autistic people often think literally - we believe the words we actually hear even when others say things that don't mean what we think they do (like when they use sarcasm, metaphors, idioms, and other strange 'figures of speech'). This handy guide helps... [READ IT NOW]

BOOK

Understanding Autism

A simple guide for everyone

Written by an autistic author, this book aims to help the friends, family and carers of autistic people, as well the general public, educators, healthcare providers, employers, authorities, and anyone else who might interact with autistic people. It clearly and... [SEE IT NOW]

NEWS STORY

Workplace index reveals gap in neurodivergent employee support

Workers report long delays for necessary workplace adjustments

Recent industry data reveals a concerning disconnect between employer confidence and the actual lived experiences of neurodivergent employees. While corporate awareness of neurodiversity has undeniably risen, the comprehensive survey shows that the practical... [SEE IT NOW]

NEWS STORY

Neurodivergent club night creates radically inclusive cosmic space

A completely accessible electronic music venue welcomes everyone

A groundbreaking neurodivergent friendly club night is redefining the electronic music scene by creating a radically inclusive, space themed environment where everyone is truly equal. Founded by trumpeter Robyn Steward, who previously felt alienated by... [SEE IT NOW]

VIDEO

Autism - The Big Picture

What it is, what it isn't, what it's like, and how to help

In this 20 minute video I'll explain exactly what autism is, what it definitely isn't, what 'masking' is really all about and how it works, what effects it has and how exhausting the process of masking is, how it affects the daily life of autistic people, how... [SEE IT NOW]

PODCAST

Challenges Faced by Autistic People

How You Can Help Them Live Meaningfully

In this Autism Infocast, you'll learn about the unique challenges many autistic people navigate daily. We cover common difficulties in social communication, like understanding subtle cues, and sensory processing, where everyday sounds or lights can be... [HEAR IT NOW]

PODCAST

Making A Free Autism Hospital Passport

A Practical Guide To Making Your Medical Treatments Easier

In this Autism Infocast, we delve into a crucial tool designed to transform healthcare experiences. You'll learn how a simple document can bridge communication gaps in busy hospital environments, acting as a personalised user manual. We cover how it helps... [HEAR IT NOW]

BOOK

100 Ways to Support Autism

Everyday Ways to Improve Autistic Lives

Discover a practical guide rooted in real-life experience. Peter J. Clark, an autistic author and social care worker, offers 100 everyday ways to support autistic people in a world that was not designed for their specific needs. This handbook moves beyond... [SEE IT NOW]

COURSE

Tackling Prejudice Against Autism

Tackling prejudice and encouraging acceptance of autistic people

This course helps build your confidence to address the various misconceptions about autism and advocate for greater acceptance. Learn to navigate and challenge the misconceptions and stereotypes that can lead to prejudice against autistic people. We offer... [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!