Neurodiversity-Promoting Organisations and Networks in the UK
A non-exhaustive list of organisations that promote neurodiversity research, policy and practice
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.
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.
The Neurodivergent CollectiveLink opens in a new window provides support for neurodivergent people in various aspects of life, including employment and well-being.
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 NeurodiversityLink 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.
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.
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.
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