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: https://www.autism.org.uk/

Autism Central: https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/

Aspens: https://www.aspens.org.uk/annual-review

Autism Level UP! : https://www.autismlevelup.com/

Autistic Girls Network: https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/

Autism explained for children by the Neuro Bears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_490q6LaHIY

Pathological Demand Avoidance 

The PDA Society: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/i-am-a-parent-carer/resources/helpful-approaches-for-children/

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/masking

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/demand-avoidance

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/professional-practice/education-pda

Information on Declarative Language: https://www.declarativelanguage.com/declarative-language-faqs