Online/International
Aucademy – Autistic academics, researchers, teachers, speakers, trainers, and advocates educating on Autistic experience
Many videos of past presentations are available at www.youtube.com/@aucademy6195/videos
Autangel are based in Reading and are run by and for Autistic adults. They run webinars on a range of Autism-related topics that are open to everyone as well as providing local services for Autistic people in Reading
Autscape is a conference held annually in England and is run by and for Autistic people. There is an option to attend online if travel or money would be a barrier but costs are kept as low as possible
Some of the presentations from previous years are available on YouTube at www.youtube.com/@autscape6701/videos
Video from @JenTheRainbow on YouTube about her experience at Autscape in 2024 and the value of Autistic-led events – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MmxsJtAziU
Ausome Training – Based in Ireland, Ausome Training host an excellent annual online and in person conference as well as offering neurodiversity-affirmative Autism courses, including many online options
Autistic Empire – peer support and information from Autistic people
Autistic Realms – a wealth of resources and signposting from Autistic training, consultant and writer Helen Edgar
Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) (US)
Divergent Design Studios – helping Neurodivergent people design lives that really work, via peer support, body doubling and other online spaces
Neurodiverse Connection – UK based organisation running a number of online groups and offering training as well a Resource Library and a YouTube Channel
Thriving Autistic – offers online groups and programmes for Autistic adults as well as useful resources, including a directory of neurodivergent practitioners
More Autistic-Led Organisations, Charities & Social Media to Follow – List from Autistic Realms
UK
Autistic Parents UK – support services and resources for Autistic parents
Grove Neurodivergent Mentoring and Education – online mentoring for Neurodivergent children and young people and their parents
Scotland
AMASE (Autistic Mutual Aid Society Edinburgh) – provides peer support as well as running events and advocating for autistic people’s rights
ARGH (Autism Rights Group Highland)- Collective advocacy and campaigning in the Highland region, Autistic Pride and other events plus post-diagnostic groups for Autistic adults and parents of Autistic children
The Autistic Collective – support, learning and empowerment for parents and carers of Autistic people in East Renfrewshire
Autistic Pride Aberdeen – In person and online events celebrating Autistic Ausomeness
Aurora Autistic Consulting – Training, consultancy and webinars on a range of Autism-related topics as well as an excellent, freely available Knowledge Centre with helpful information on a range of topics for Autistic People, parents and supporters.
Avatar Borders – AVATAR is an Autistic People’s Organisation run by and for autistic adults in the Scottish Borders
Diversified – Autistic led youth hub for young Neurodivergent people in West Lothian and online shop for fidget toys
Neuk Collective – brings together, supports and advocates for Neurodivergent artists in Scotland
SEMA (Scottish Ethnic Minority Autistics) – Peer support and events for Scottish Autistics of Colour
SWAN Autism – Online and in-person groups across Scotland and webinars for Autistic women, girls and non-binary people in Scotland