Professionals and organisations
These information sheets can help support Autistic people in workplaces, schools, and communities.
For organisations
How to be autism-friendly
There are some simple ways you can help people on the autism spectrum to feel more comfortable, supported, respected and included – here are a few we’ve developed with the input of the Autistic community
Tips for creating autism friendly reatil hospitality spaces
Creating an autism-friendly environment for your customers doesn’t have to be difficult or costly. With a few simple adjustments and genuine understanding of customer needs, you can make your space more accessible and inclusive.
Workplace accommodations for Autistic adults
A guide to reasonable adjustments that support Autistic employees to thrive at work.
Autism disclosure guide
This guide aims to assist people and communities in creating spaces where Autistic individuals feel safe and supported, whether they disclose being Autistic or not.
Eyecare guide
Inclusion Statement guide
A guide on Aspect’s inclusion statement and how you can use it.
Autism Friendly Visual Design Guide
A design guide to help organisations create accessible resources for Autistic and neurodivergent people
Rethinking Recruitment: A Guide to Support Autistic and Neurodivergent Candidates
This guide, co-developed by Aspect and HireVue, offers practical strategies to make recruitment processes more inclusive for Autistic and neurodivergent candidates.
International Day of People with Disability Information Sheet
Learn more about International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), how you can celebrate in your organisation and showcase inclusion year-round.
For the media
Autism-friendly interviewing
This information sheet provides some advice on setting up an interview with an Autistic person along with language guidelines and some hints and tips for a successful interview
Autism-friendly reporting
This information sheet provides tips for respectfully reporting about autism and Autistic people
Reporting about autism
This factsheet provides some advice on setting up an interview with an Autistic person along with language guidelines and some hints and tips for a successful interview
Media preperation guide for Autistic people
A helpful resource for radio, television, video calls and more. . This guide helps you feel more comfortable and in control before, during and after your interview,
For educators
School refusal
‘School can’t’ is a term coined to understand the challenges children face when they find it difficult or not possible to attend school
Tackling bullying
Bullying can happen anywhere and in different forms, including physical, verbal, social and online through cyberbullying
Autism in girls and women
In this information sheet, we explore some of the reasons behind this diagnosis ‘gender gap’, how autism can present in girls and women, and how to provide the right kind of support
Top 10 tips for autism-friendly schools
Creating an inclusive school environment benefits all students, especially Autistic learners