According to NAS (www.autism.org.uk), there are around 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK. If you include their families, autism affects 2.8 million people.

The right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to people's lives.

70% of autistic adults say that they are not getting the help they need. 70% of autistic adults also told NAS that with more support they would feel less isolated.

At least one in three autistic adults are experiencing severe mental health difficulties due to a lack of support.

Only 30% of autistic adults in the UK are in any kind of paid work.

Only 10% of autistic adults receive employment support but 53% say they want it.

You probably heard of the needs of autistic children. They all grow up and become autistic adults. Generations diagnosed in childhood are now joining the work force with no supporting services tailored to the new stage of their lives. Many autistic adults are diagnosed late in life, they are employed, have families, they are coping with their struggles until they reach the crisis point, yet they are ‘too able’ to qualify for any support. Existing services and charities focus on the children and on the adults with significant social care needs. We are trying to fill the gaps and our online platform is a tool to make it happen.

Our exciting mentoring programme is helping autistic adults to realise their employment goals. Our online community and information site are promoting social inclusion and positive autism identity.