Autism & SEND Charities

The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families. Provides a national helpline, information resources, specialist schools, employment support, and advocacy. The NAS helpline offers advice on everything from diagnosis to benefits, education rights, and crisis support.

Kent-based charity providing residential care, supported living, day services, and outreach support for autistic adults. Also operates educational services. An important local resource for Kent families planning for their child's adult life.

National charity that campaignes for and supports autistic children and young people. Runs TreeHouse School in London, offers employment support (WorkFit), and provides free online resources for families and professionals. Strong focus on improving education outcomes for autistic young people.

Charity supporting families with disabled children, including detailed benefits guides (DLA, PIP, Carer's Allowance), a family helpline, and connections to local parent groups. Particularly strong on financial entitlements and helping families get what they're owed. Widely trusted in the SEND community.

TreeHouse is Ambitious about Autism's specialist school in North London for autistic pupils aged 4–19. Uses evidence-based, autism-specific teaching approaches including structured teaching, visual supports, and communication-first methods. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Pupils must be named in an EHCP.