Welcome to the Autism Ambassador Scheme

Enabling autistic people to have a voice

Autism Ambassadors are spreading the understanding of autism to work and community colleagues, family and friends. Thousands of people, who previously knew little about autism, now better understand and support the needs of local autistic people, enabling them to have a voice. Ambassadors identify and influence adjustments to work processes and practices, the environment (at work and in the community), and support and recognise how people engage and communicate.

The enthusiastic Ambassadors, many of whom meet up at their annual conference to network and learn more about autism, come from health and social care, emergency services, medical centres, leisure facilities, local charities, community groups, shops, job centres, citizens advice, youth organisations, libraries, local businesses, legal services, housing associations and more. There are also Ambassadors in many local schools and colleges. A number of Ambassadors are autistic themselves or are family members of an autistic person.

There are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Many autistic people need extra time to process information, like questions or instructions, feel intense anxiety in social or unexpected situations, and find noise and bright lights painful and distressing.

Every autistic person is different and will have their own strengths and challenges. Some autistic people might need 24-hour care; others may need clearer communication or a little longer to do things at school or work. Without the right support or understanding, autistic people can miss out on an education, struggle to find work and become extremely isolated.

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Training sessions - further dates soon to be announced

See the Training page for further details and contact us to book.