Our Consultations Guides for autistic young people
Consultations are an official government process. They are used to gather views from people who are affected by decisions, people the government is working with, and people whose experiences should shape new policies or changes to services.
For people who do not work in policy or government, consultations can feel hard to access. They often use complex language, ask many questions, or expect people to respond in a particular way. This can make it difficult to know where to start, what is being asked, or whether your views will be heard.
At Ambitious about Autism, we want autistic young people to feel informed, confident, and able to share their experiences directly. Lived experience is expertise, and it deserves to be heard.
That is why we worked with autistic young people to create the guides below. Together, they are designed to support you to take part in consultations in a way that works for you and make the most of your answers. You can use these guides to:
- Get a clear overview of how consultations work
- Get support to put your thoughts into words
- Understand what specific consultations, like the Schools White Paper, are about
- Clarify questions from consultations, like the Schools White Paper, that feel unclear or unfamiliar
- Share your experience in a way that feels right for you
You do not need to use every guide. You can choose one or move between them as you need. If you have a question you would like included, please submit it here.
Guide to government consultations
