{"id":45055,"date":"2025-12-02T08:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T08:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/?post_type=neurodiversity&#038;p=45055"},"modified":"2025-12-24T10:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T10:05:50","slug":"autism","status":"publish","type":"neurodiversity","link":"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/neurodiversity\/support\/youth\/autism\/","title":{"rendered":"Wsparcie dla m\u0142odych os\u00f3b z autyzmem"},"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\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/45055\/#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 young people            <\/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 young people may need support in different ways. 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>Autistic young people aged 18 and over may also find the <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/support\/adults\/autism\/\">information for autistic adults<\/a> helpful.<\/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\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1-300x300.png.webp 300w, https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1-150x150.png.webp 150w, https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1.png.webp 600w\" type=\"image\/webp\">\n                    <source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1.png 600w\" type=\"image\/png\">\n                          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/radiating-circle-kit-600x600-1-300x300.png\" width=\"300\"  height=\"300\"  alt=\"\"   class=\"w-full h-auto object-cover no-lazy\" \/>\n              <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div><!-- .assembler_neurodiversity-text-module.assembler_module.assembler_neurodiversity-text-module_1.assembler_module_1..transparent --><\/div><!-- .assembler_module_area.assembler_module_area_1 --><\/div><!-- .assembler_default-group.assembler_module_group.assembler_default-group_1.assembler_module_group_1  --><div class=\"assembler_default-group assembler_module_group assembler_default-group_2 assembler_module_group_2\"><div class=\"assembler_module_area assembler_module_area_1\"><div class=\"assembler_neurodiversity-video-module assembler_module assembler_neurodiversity-video-module_1 assembler_module_1  bg-background\"><a tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Section titled module-2\" id=\"module-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/pl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/neurodiversity\/45055\/#module-2\" class=\"anchor\"><span class=\"hidden\">Section titled module-2<\/span><\/a><!-- Template found for neurodiversity-video-module - Template: template-video-neurodiversity - Matched: _only -->\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lite-youtube-embed@0.9.2\/src\/lite-yt-embed.css\" \/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n.neu-split-grid {\r\n    max-width: 1144px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr;\r\n    gap: 24px;\r\n    padding: 0 22px;\r\n}\r\n@media(min-width: 1024px){\r\n    .neu-split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; 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The website includes a wide range of helpful information and advice about autism.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autism.org.uk\/advice-and-guidance\" rel=\"noopener\">National Autistic Society website \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, physical health and more.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_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_69e34f2246eb4_1-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_1-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Specialist autism charities and groups can provide a range of support and advice to autistic young people.<\/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_69e34f2246eb4_1-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_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_69e34f2246eb4_1-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_1-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 (BASS)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>BASS is a multidisciplinary team providing a service for adults registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnardos.org.uk\/get-support\/services\/barnardos-hype-bristol-north-somerset-south-gloucestershire\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnardo&#8217;s HYPE<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>Barnardo&#8217;s HYPE puts young people&#8217;s voice at the heart of children&#8217;s health and care in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. The service supports four young people&#8217;s health councils including Mental Health Voice and Neurodivergent Voice.<\/p>\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_69e34f2246eb4_2\">\r\n                  <h3>Peer support and networks<\/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_69e34f2246eb4_2-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_2-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Peer support brings people together to share experiences, and can help autistic young people to connect and understand their autistic identity.<\/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_69e34f2246eb4_2-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_2-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Peer support and networks\"\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_69e34f2246eb4_2-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_2-header\">\r\n          <p>Peer support can be accessed via groups, networks and activities in the local community. It can provide a non-judgmental, safe space that allows people to connect with others, speak openly, and share advice and suggestions.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resourcesforautism.org.uk\/our-services\/virtual-events\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources for Autism<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>This national charity hosts a range of virtual events for autistic adults, including specialist support groups.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk\/what-we-do\/services\/i-am-an-autistic-young-person\" rel=\"noopener\">Ambitious About Autism online network<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>This national charity connects young people and gives them a voice through a range of activities, including an online network.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_3\">\r\n                  <h3>Preparing for adulthood<\/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_69e34f2246eb4_3-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_3-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Moving from children&#8217;s services to adult&#8217;s service can sometimes be challenging for young people with special educational needs, which can include people with 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_69e34f2246eb4_3-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_3-body\"\r\n            title=\"Toggle Preparing for adulthood\"\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_69e34f2246eb4_3-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_3-header\">\r\n          <h4>Local Offer websites<\/h4>\n<p>The three local councils provide information and advice for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) moving from children\u2019s services to adult\u2019s services. This may be helpful to some autistic young people who have previously benefitted from the support of these services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bristol.gov.uk\/bristol-local-offer\" rel=\"noopener\">Bristol City Council SEND Local Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/n-somerset.gov.uk\/my-services\/children-young-people-families\/send-hub-local-offer\" rel=\"noopener\">North Somerset Council SEND Local Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/life.southglos.gov.uk\/kb5\/southglos\/directory\/localoffer.page?localofferchannel=0&amp;channel=localoffer\" rel=\"noopener\">South Gloucestershire SEND Local Offer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/article>\r\n\r\n          <article class=\"nd-acc-item\" id=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_4\">\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_69e34f2246eb4_4-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_4-body\"\r\n          >\r\n            <p>Autism is not a mental health condition, but autistic young people may experience emotional health difficulties just as 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_69e34f2246eb4_4-body\"\r\n            data-acc-target=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_4-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_69e34f2246eb4_4-body\" class=\"nd-acc-body\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ndacc_69e34f2246eb4_4-header\">\r\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 aged 16 and over and 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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awp.nhs.uk\/services\/children-and-young-people\" rel=\"noopener\">Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)<\/a><\/h4>\n<p>In some cases, CAMHS may provide support to autistic children and young people under the age of 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties.<\/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>Call NHS 111 and select option 2<\/li>\n<li>Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support via text message<\/li>\n<li>Call the Samaritans on 116 123, however big or small the problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 <a href=\"https:\/\/bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk\/neurodiversity\/explore\/mentalhealth\/\">mental health and neurodiversity<\/a>.<\/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_69e34f2246eb4');\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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