Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School and Ambitious Support we offer specialist education and support.

Our mission is to help children and young people with autism to learn, thrive and achieve.

What's happening?

A Curious Night at the Theatre fundraising event

Book tickets for this spectacular one-off theatrical fundraising event at Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue in London on Monday 1 July.

The Rise School gets DfE approval

We are delighted to announce that The Rise School has been granted approval to open in September 2014 by the Department for Education.

Located in West London, The Rise School will support pupils with autism aged 4 to 16, giving them access to a broad and challenging curriculum.

'DSM-5: What does it mean for the autism community?' online Q & A on 28 May 2013, 8-9pm BST

We are bringing together three autism academics - Damian Milton, Prof Digby Tantum, and Dr Liz Pellicano - to take your questions on the DSM-5 in a live online Q & A on Talk about Autism on 28 May 2013 at 8-9pm BST.