Post-diagnosis support

Co-producing an audio documentary to explore autistic experiences

Post-diagnosis support 6 March 2024

As part of our post-diagnosis support programme, six young people from the Ambitious Youth Network came together to co-produce an audio documentary about their autistic experience after diagnosis.

Working together to remove barriers to post-diagnosis support

Post-diagnosis support 10 November 2023

Benjamin Redmayne, our Programme Manager for Post-Diagnostic Support, shares insights from experts and Ambitious Youth Network members on how to improve access to post-diagnostic information and support.

Twists, reliefs, and rewards: understanding your autism diagnosis

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Geoffrey and Lucy tell us about how they felt when they were diagnosed with autism.

Autism and relationships: what is ‘normal’?

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Mickey and Saffron speak about how they navigate relationships with friends, family, and romantic relationships and any advice they have to give to others going through a similar thing.

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Friends and family, I’m autistic!

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Vera tells us that being open and talking about being autistic was the best decision she ever made and has written a short guide for how to disclose to someone that you are autistic.

How to explain autism to friends and family

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Saffron tells us how her experiences of getting some common responses from telling people that she has autism. In light of this, she has written a blog on how to explain autism to friends and family.

Advocating for your autistic needs

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Aishah, an Ambitious Youth Council member, speaks about how to put support in place when you find out that you are autistic.

My advice on explaining your autistic needs

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Ambitious Youth Network member Georgia shares advice on how to explain your autistic needs and reasonable adjustments.

Finding pride in your autistic identity

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Josefina, a member of our Youth Council, tells us about how she found pride in her autistic identity and came to accept her differences.

My autism diagnosis: The long journey to acceptance

Post-diagnosis support 25 August 2021

Bella shares how she was diagnosed with autism at 15 years of age and how it has been a long journey to acceptance.

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