Neurodiversity-Promoting Organisations and Networks in the UK
A non-exhaustive list of organisations that promote neurodiversity research, policy and practice
CerebraLink opens in a new window
is a charity that offers a range of free services that enrich the lives of children with brain conditions and support their families and carers.
National Autistic SocietyLink opens in a new window
offers support, advice, and information about autism, as well as a service directory. They are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes to be more autism friendly.
The Participatory Autism Research CollectiveLink opens in a new window (PARC)
was set up to bring autistic people, including scholars and activists, together with early career researchers and practitioners who work with autistic people.
The Neurodivergent CollectiveLink opens in a new window
provides support for neurodivergent people in various aspects of life, including employment and well-being.
Autistic Parents UKLink opens in a new window
is an Autistic-led Charity (CIO) committed to supporting Autistic parents by offering online peer support, webinars and training and professional supervision.
NeuroTribe UKLink opens in a new window
is a mental health and well-being organisation that supports individuals with various neurodivergent conditions.
The Society For Neurodiversity Link opens in a new window(S4Nd)
is a member-led organisation focused on creating community and challenging societal barriers.
ADHD FoundationLink opens in a new window
is a national organisation that provides support, advice, and information for people with ADHD.
Neurodiversity HubLink opens in a new window
focuses on lived-experience education and provides professional development resources for neurodivergent individuals.
Disability Law ServiceLink opens in a new window
offers a National Advice Line that provides specialist legal advice and information for disabled people, their families and carers.
Tel: 02077919800
Website: www.dls.org.uk
E-mail: advice@dls.org.uk
Neurodiversity WorksLink opens in a new window
advocates for accessible workplaces and inclusive employment opportunities for neurodivergent people. They campaign for specialist internship and job programmes and against workplace discrimination, raise awareness of the adjustments neurodivergent people need to be provided.
AADD-UKLink opens in a new window
raises awareness of ADHD in adulthood, advancing the education of professionals and the public at a national and local level in the UK to ensure that all adults with ADHD regardless of age, gender, health, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and religion have fair and equitable access to health, social, employment, and other services as needed, and to promote and support research in the field of adult ADHD.
Fragile X SocietyLink opens in a new window
aims to improve the lives of those affected by Fragile X and associated conditions by providing information and continued support to families and professionals they work with.
MencapLink opens in a new window
provides advice, support and community outreach services for people with a learning disability.