Vivid Calm Donate WHAT WE DO HELP AND SUPPORT Help and support We want to help. Our volunteer-led branches and online community offer peer support. You can also use our Autism Services Directory and online advice and guidance to find the answers you are looking for. And our dedicated casework and specialist helpline services can support you with specific challenges. Find out more below. Advice and guidance In-depth advice and guidance pages on the major challenges autistic people and their families face, including behaviour, education and health issues. Search Autism Services Directory The UK's most comprehensive directory of services and support for autistic people, their families, and people who work with them. Search Branches We have 116 volunteer-led branches across the UK offering support, information and social activities for autistic children, adults and their families. Search Online community Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences. Get involved If you are in crisis or need urgent help, find out who you can contact here. Phone and email services Education Rights Helpline Information and advice for families on school education rights and entitlements. Find out more Transition Support Helpline Advice and support for young autistic people and their families on making the transition from school or further or higher education to adult life. Find out more Education Tribunal Support Helpline Advice and support for families on education tribunals. Find out more School Exclusion Helpline Advice for families on preventing and challenging school exclusions. Find out more Autism Inpatient Mental Health Service Information and support for autistic people and families whose loved one is - or is at risk of being - detained in a mental health hospital. Find out more Parent to Parent Emotional Support Helpline Confidential telephone service providing emotional and listening support to parents. Find out more General enquiries Information and advice on fundraising, membership, publications, donations, general enquiries and for giving feedback. Find out more Urgent help All the information you need if you require support urgently. Find out more GW You are not alone Join our online community Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their thoughts and experiences. Join now Find your local branch We have 116 local branches led by amazing volunteers. They are places to meet other autistic people and their families and to find out what's going on in your area. Search Dedicated areas for... Autistic adults Education professionals Families Professionals Keep up to date with all the great things we're doing Subscribe for updates Feedback and complaints Cookies, privacy and legal Terms and conditions Transparency and compliance We are registered as a charity in England and Wales (269425) and in Scotland (SC039427). The National Autistic Society is also a company limited by guarantee, registered at Companies House (01205298). VAT registration number: 653370050. © The National Autistic Society 2021