{"id":45067,"date":"2025-12-02T09:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?post_type=neurodiversity&#038;p=45067"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:25:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:25:50","slug":"autism","status":"publish","type":"neurodiversity","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/neurodiversity\/support\/adults\/autism\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0a93\u0a9f\u0abf\u0ab8\u0acd\u0a9f\u0abf\u0a95 \u0ab5\u0aaf\u0ab8\u0acd\u0a95\u0acb \u0aae\u0abe\u0a9f\u0ac7 \u0ab8\u0ab9\u0abe\u0aaf"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_1 assembler_module_group_1\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-text-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1 assembler_module_1  transparent\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-1\" id=\"module-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/gu\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/45067\/#module-1\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-1<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-text-module - Template: template-text-neurodiversity - Matched: _only --><style>\r\n@media (max-width: 799px) {\r\n  .ti-neu {font-size:40px !important; margin-bottom: 2rem !important;}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<section class=\"w-full mx-auto max-w-content px-6 pt-8 sm:pt-16 pb-6 sm:pb-12\">\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Max width 1144px (matching Dorset exactly) -->\r\n    <div class=\"max-w-[1144px] mx-auto entry-content px-6\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- TITLE (full-width, on top) -->\r\n                    <h1 class=\"sm:text-4xl mb-16 ti-neu\">\r\n                Support for autistic adults            <\/h1>\r\n        \r\n        <!-- 2-column layout -->\r\n        <div class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row \r\n                    gap-12 lg:gap-20\">\r\n\r\n            <!-- TEXT COLUMN (LEFT) -->\r\n            <div class=\"w-full lg:w-[60%] text-[20px] text-black entry-content\">\r\n                <p>Autistic adults may need different types of support at different times in their life.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever best helps, you can find out more about it in this section of our site. There are links to organisations that offer advice and practical support, as well as useful websites and directories that will signpost you to more help.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/website-feedback-form\/\">If you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for, please let us know via our feedback form.<\/a><\/p>\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <!-- IMAGE COLUMN (RIGHT) -->\r\n            <div class=\"w-full lg:w-[40%]\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"w-full rounded-lg overflow-hidden\">\r\n                              <picture  class=\" no-lazy\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PeopleCircles-Arsenal-NHS_Dark_Red-600x600-1-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PeopleCircles-Arsenal-NHS_Dark_Red-600x600-1-150x150.png.webp 150w, 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sm:pb-12 entry-content\" aria-label=\"Accordion section\">\r\n  <div class=\"nd-acc max-w-[1144px]\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba\">\r\n\r\n    \r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_0\">\r\n                  <h3>Online information and guidance<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_0-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_0-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>These websites provide helpful information on a wide range of topics linked to autism in adults.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            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advice and support.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\" rel=\"noopener\">National Autistic Society \u2013 advice and guidance<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The National Autistic Society provides a directory of advice and guidance on a huge range of topics, including information about diagnosis, employment, physical health and more.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1\">\r\n                  <h3>Local organisations<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Specialist autism charities and groups provide a range of support to autistic adults, from advice over the phone to practical help at home.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Local organisations\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_1-header\">\r\n          <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/autism-services-directory\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Services Directory (National Autistic Society)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>This searchable directory includes details on a range of organisations in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire that can provide support.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2\">\r\n                  <h3>Peer support<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Peer support is when people with shared experiences support one another. Autism-specific peer support is usually available to people with or without a diagnosis of autism.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Peer support\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_2-header\">\r\n          <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourcesforautism.org.uk\/our-services\/virtual-events\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources for Autism<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>The national charity hosts a range of virtual events for autistic adults, including specialist support groups (a fee may be payable).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3\">\r\n                  <h3>Professional support<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>The NHS in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire provides different types of care to people with a diagnosis of autism who may need extra support in particular areas.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Professional support\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_3-header\">\r\n          <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awp.nhs.uk\/our-services\/specialist-services\/bristol-autism-spectrum-service\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol Autism Spectrum Service<\/a> (BASS)<\/h4>\n<p>Bristol Autism Spectrum Service (BASS) is a multidisciplinary team providing a service for adults registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. BASS provide autism assessments, post diagnostic support to autistic individuals and training and liaison support for professionals who work with autistic individuals.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"22\" data-lineheight=\"28.6px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awp.nhs.uk\/our-services\/community-services\/learning-disabilities\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Adults with learning disabilities<\/strong><\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust website provides information for adults with learning disabilities, including people who may be autistic. Local support for people with learning disabilities is provided through the NHS and local authorities, alongside specialist charities and other organisations.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4\">\r\n                  <h3>Advocacy and opportunities to have your say<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Advocacy is when someone speaks up for you or represents you in some way. There are also ways to share your own views if you would like to.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Advocacy and opportunities to have your say\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_4-header\">\r\n          <p>There are many different aspects to advocacy, from informal peer support through to community organisations offering free support and focused, regulated and supervised advocacy.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism-alliance.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Autism Alliance<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>A network of autism charities that advocate for autistic people\u2019s rights. The Alliance does not provide direct advocacy services to individuals, but their work is leading to real changes in policy and support.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5\">\r\n                  <h3>Practical help and social care<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Social care and support may be provided by the local councils if needed for autistic adults.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Practical help and social care\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_5-header\">\r\n          <p>Access to practical services such as transport, help in the home, training and housing support may be available via local councils\u2019 adult social care teams. Local charities and voluntary groups can also provide practical support to people who need it.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/residents\/social-care-and-health\/adults-and-older-people\/care-and-support-for-adults-in-bristol\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol City Council adult social care information<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Phone: 0117 922 2700<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/n-somerset.gov.uk\/my-services\/adult-social-care-support\" rel=\"noopener\">North Somerset Council adult social care information<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Phone: 01275 888 801<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/beta.southglos.gov.uk\/health-and-social-care\/care-support-for-adults\/\" rel=\"noopener\">South Gloucestershire Council adult social care information<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Phone: 01454 868007<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6\">\r\n                  <h3>Emotional health and wellbeing<\/h3>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"nd-acc-row\">\r\n          <!-- subtitle acts as toggle target (clickable) -->\r\n          <div\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-sub\"\r\n            role=\"button\"\r\n            tabindex=\"0\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Autism is not a mental health condition, but autistic people may experience emotional health and wellbeing challenges just like others do.<\/p>\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <!-- icon button (also toggles) -->\r\n          <button\r\n            type=\"button\"\r\n            class=\"nd-acc-icon nd-acc-toggle\"\r\n            aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n            aria-controls=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Emotional health and wellbeing\"\r\n          >\r\n            <!-- desktop collapsed = down, mobile collapsed = plus, opened = x -->\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down icon-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n            <i class=\"fa-solid fa-xmark icon-x\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n          <\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div id=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e3131787aba_6-header\">\r\n          <h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/mental-health\/services\/\">Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB \u2013 directory of support<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Find information on local and national organisations that provide mental health support to adults.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/vitahealthgroup.co.uk\/nhs-talking-therapies\/bristol-north-somerset-and-south-gloucestershire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Talking Therapies<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Vita Health Group offer free talking therapies and guided self-help to people who are experiencing anxiety or depression. The service is not specific to autistic people but people living with autism may benefit from this support if they are experiencing mental health difficulties. It can be accessed online via self-referral.<\/p>\n<h4>24\/7 support if you need to talk<\/h4>\n<p>If you are struggling and need to talk, these free services are available at any time, day or night, whatever age you are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/111.nhs.uk\/triage\/check-your-mental-health-symptoms\" rel=\"noopener\">Get help from 111 online<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:111\">111<\/a>\u00a0and select the mental health option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support via text message<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Call the Samaritans on 0117 983 1000, however big or small the problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awp.nhs.uk\/our-services\" rel=\"noopener\">Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provide mental health support to both adults and children in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/mentalhealth\/\">More information on mental health and wellbeing<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Learn more about mental health and wellbeing for neurodivergent people in our section on mental health and neurodiversity.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n    \r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<script>\r\n(function () {\r\n  \/\/ scope to this module by unique id\r\n  const root = document.getElementById('ndacc_69e3131787aba');\r\n  if (!root) return;\r\n\r\n  const items = root.querySelectorAll('.nd-acc-item');\r\n\r\n  items.forEach(item => {\r\n    const btn  = item.querySelector('.nd-acc-toggle');\r\n    const row  = item.querySelector('.nd-acc-row');\r\n    const sub  = item.querySelector('.nd-acc-sub');\r\n    const body = item.querySelector('.nd-acc-body');\r\n\r\n    if (!body || !btn) return;\r\n\r\n    \/\/ centralised state setter\r\n    function setState(open) {\r\n      item.classList.toggle('is-open', open);\r\n      btn.setAttribute('aria-expanded', open ? 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