The following organisations can provide a wealth of support for autistic children/adults and their families including online training and workshops. Please also see the useful information leaflets below on autism and masking.

• The National Autistic Society: www.autism.org.uk/
• Autism Central: www.autismcentral.org.uk/
• Aspens: www.aspens.org.uk/annual-review
• Autism Level UP!: www.autismlevelup.com/
• Autistic Girls Network: www.autisticgirlsnetwork.org/
• Autism explained for children by the Neuro Bears: www.youtube.com/watch

Pathological Demand Avoidance 

• The PDA Society: www.pdasociety.org.uk/i-am-a-parent-carer/resources/helpful-approaches-for-children/
• www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/masking
• www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance
• www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/education-pda
• Information on Declarative Language: www.declarativelanguage.com/declarative-language-faqs