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

Understanding Autistic Burnout

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

This article explains autistic burnout as a state of profound exhaustion caused by the cumulative stress of navigating a neurotypical world, masking, and sensory overload. Learn to recognise the symptoms, such as loss of skills and extreme fatigue. Discover... [READ IT NOW]

ARTICLE

Understanding and Managing Sensory Sensitivities

How to understand and deal with what's going on inside you

This detailed article explains how autistic people can experience the world differently through their senses. It details both hyper- (over) and hypo- (under) sensitivity and how this can lead to overwhelm. Discover practical strategies for autistic people, like... [READ IT NOW]

BOOK

The Autism Manifesto

Goals for a Compassionate Society

The Autism Manifesto, written by autistic author and social care worker Peter J. Clark, provides a vital 'lived perspective' on autism and advocates for greater understanding, inclusion, and integration for autistic people in society. The manifesto challenges... [SEE IT NOW]

NEWS STORY

Autistic community horrified by political comments framing epidemics

Advocates condemn harmful rhetoric treating neurodivergence as disease

The autistic community is expressing profound outrage following recent public comments from a prominent political figure who dangerously framed autism as an avoidable national epidemic. During a highly publicised press conference, the official claimed that... [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]

VIDEO

Adjusting to Your Autism Diagnosis

What does it all mean, and what comes next?

This Autism Infocast will help you navigate life after an autism diagnosis. It acknowledges the complex emotions you may feel, from relief to confusion, and offers practical next steps. Learn how to find reliable information, connect with the autistic community... [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

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

Creating an Autism-Friendly Workplace

Make your workplace supportive to help autistic colleagues thrive

Transform your workplace into a supportive and thriving environment. This course focuses on creating an inclusive and productive work environment for autistic employees. Topics include understanding common workplace challenges, implementing reasonable... [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!