Vivid Calm Donate ADVICE AND GUIDANCE THE SPECTRUM MAGAZINE The Spectrum magazine Welcome to the Spectrum magazine, one of the UK's largest collections of autistic art, poetry and prose. Created by autistic people, our content covers all things autism - from articles on ASD and aliens, to everyday reflections of life on the spectrum. Here you can download our latest issue in PDF format, subscribe to the paper version, or read the magazine online by following our links in the section below. Read the latest issue online Follow the links below to find the latest letters, articles, poems, and artwork. You can also read our previous editions and explore our themed collections. Scroll down to find more information about submitting your own work, and subscribing to the paper version of the magazine. Download issue 108 Letters to the editor Articles and features What is being autistic like for you? Our contributors share their thoughts in these articles, stories and features. Poems The poets who submit to the Spectrum are a talented bunch. Read our diverse collection of verse from past and present issues. Artwork Since day one, the level of artwork that has been sent into the Spectrum has been staggering. Check out some of our favourites! Spectrum Collections From animals to aliens, explore our themed collections of prose and poetry from previous editions of the Spectrum. Previous editions There are over 100 previous editions. With a bit of digging, you can find them all here... Subscribe to the paper magazine A subscription will pay for four issues of the Spectrum magazine, delivered straight to your door. Visit our online shop to order your subscription today. Subscribe Subscription rates We have four different subscription rates: Publication dates The Spectrum is a quarterly magazine, published every three months. Submit work and our rules Whether you have an article, piece of artwork or a poem you would like to be considered for inclusion, please send it in and it could appear in a subsequent issue. Find out more Related content Spectrum Live Tune in to Spectrum Live, our online video series, where we chat to autistic people and their families about life on the spectrum. You can watch all our episodes here. Stories from the Spectrum Autistic people and their friends and families share their experiences of life on the spectrum. There are funny stories, thought-provoking stories, moving and challenging stories. GW You are not alone Join the community Our online community is a place for autistic people and their families to meet like-minded people and share their experiences. Join today Related advice and guidance All advice and guidance Family relationships Making friends Sex education Useful services Employment Apply for jobs, find out more about our Autism at Work programme, and what we're doing to support autistic people in the workplace. Help and support We have dedicated services for transitions support, education rights and more... Our volunteer branches We have more than 116 volunteer-led branches and groups across the UK. Autism Services Directory The most comprehensive directory of autism services, support and training from providers across the UK. 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