Further Information

These resources provide information on what autism is and how it might affect different areas of your life, which you may find helpful to guide your thinking around crafting and sharing your story.

National Autistic Society - What is Autism?

autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism 

Autistica - What is Autism?

autistica.org.uk/what-is-autism/what-is-autism 

Autism Central - Understanding Autism

https://www.autismcentral.org.uk/guidance/understanding-autism 

National Autistic Society - Related Conditions

Many autistic people also have other forms of neurodivergence, mental health conditions, physical disabilities, or multiple marginalised identities. The link below provides advice and guidance on conditions that commonly occur alongside autism, including ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and learning disabilities:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/related-conditions/related-conditions/all-audiences

Honest, Open, Proud (HOP) Program

While it is beyond the scope of this guide to explore disclosure of other conditions, the decision-making framework here can be applied to other aspects of your identity. The Honest Open Proud website, where this guide was adapted from, provides disclosure decision-making resources for mental health difficulties, Tourette's Syndrome, and other conditions:

https://hopprogram.org/