There are currently over 535,000 people in the UK today who are directly affected by autism, and this figure rises to around 2 million when you consider the parents, carers and siblings whose life can get turned upside down

Through its range of services The NAS ensures that people with autism receive appropriate support at every stage of their lives, from pre-school to specialist education and job seeker and social support groups. Additionally the NAS support families and carers through befriending schemes, training and parent groups ensuring that people with autism and their families are able to live their lives to their full potential.