In September 2020, we published our Plan for Jobs to protect, support and create jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this plan, we outlined a number of actions that will also benefit autistic people, including increasing the number of Work Coaches, who provide help to people who are newly unemployed and making sure that Jobcentres continue to be open to help customers who really need face-to-face support. We will continue to review how our provision meets the needs of autistic people as we move out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and tailor our response based on this. In addition, we will continue to ensure that job programmes are accessible to autistic candidates. Our commitments in the first year

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Men are about four times as likely to be diagnosed with ASD than women. Some researchers theorize this may be because women in general are better at imitating socially acceptable behavior. Unlike children with ASD, adults with autism (even when undiagnosed) have had plenty of time to practice their social skills. Women especially often learn to “mask” certain behaviors that seem to draw the attention of other people. Gaigg, Sebastian B, Paul E Flaxman, Gracie McLaven, Ritika Shah, Dermot M Bowler, Brenda Meyer, Amanda Roestorf, Corinna Haenschel, Jacqui Rodgers, and Mikle South. “Self-Guided Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioural Practices Reduce Anxiety in Autistic Adults: A Pilot 8-Month Waitlist-Controlled Trial of Widely Available Online Tools.” Autism 24, no. 4 (May 1, 2020): 867–83. Link As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we will be able to continue making our Jobcentre network more welcoming and supportive to autistic customers. We will continue to upskill staff and increase the number of Disability Employment Advisers to support our Work Coaches. We are also looking at ways of adapting physical spaces and ways of working to better support autistic people. We will be taking this forward through our Health Model Offices, which are Jobcentres that provide more intensive support to disabled people and test innovative approaches to disability employment support. In addition, we will continue to promote the Autism Centre for Research on Employment’s (ACRE) free Autism Employment Profiling Service, which went live in October 2020 and enables Jobcentres to signpost and provide appropriate support to autistic people without a learning disability. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive, communicate and interact with others, although it is important to recognise that there are differing opinions on this and not all autistic people see themselves as disabled. With an estimated 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK – approximately 1% of the population – most people probably know someone who is autistic. In addition, there are an estimated 3 million family members and carers of autistic people in the UK ( National Autistic Society).We are deeply grateful for Dame Cheryl’s tireless work to improve support and services for autistic people and their families across the country, in particular for the inquiries she led as Chair of the APPGA. The findings from the 2017 inquiry into the education system contributed to our decision to extend the autism strategy for the first time to children and young people. Furthermore, the 2019 inquiry into the impact of the Autism Act 10 years on from its enactment has been vital in the development of this new strategy. We will all remember and are deeply grateful for Dame Cheryl’s perseverance, drive and contributions to improving the lives of autistic people and their families across the country. Joint ministerial foreword Use a list or day planner. If remembering appointments and other responsibilities is a challenge, use a paper planner or an organizational app for your cell phone. You could also use anything from spreadsheets to a whiteboard to help you organize daily tasks. Some autistic people have a learning disability. This means they may find it hard to look after themselves and need help with daily life. Autistic people may have other conditions All rights reserved. HELPGUIDE.ORG INTERNATIONAL is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization (ID #45-4510670). Our content does not constitute a medical or psychological consultation. See a certified medical or mental health professional for diagnosis. Learn more.

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By the end of the strategy, we will have made demonstrable progress on reducing diagnosis waiting times and improving diagnostic pathways for children, young people and adults across the country. Autistic people will be able to access a high quality and timely diagnosis, as well as the support they need following diagnosis. We will have also made progress on improving early identification of autism, so more children and young people can get the support they need at an early age. More broadly, we have worked with experts in SEND and organisations to develop a qualification for early years staff who want to specialise in SEND. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic we have broadened our funding for the voluntary sector to support parent and child mental health and wellbeing, to help early years providers identify special educational needs and catch up children who may be falling behind, including autistic children. Improving how the SEND system supports autistic children and young people While it’s possible to have both conditions, over the years, experts have become better at distinguishing the symptoms of ADHD from those of ASD. Signs and symptoms of autism in adultsAs mentioned before, self-guided mindfulness and CBT can help adults with ASD. However, you can also visit a therapist for professional guidance. Prioritize finding one who specializes in ASD. I want to underline my thanks to everyone who played their part in helping us keep each other safe. I understand just how much this disruption has taken its toll on autistic people’s livelihoods and mental health. Group sessions can also help you gain a better understanding of the neurodiversity movement, which aims to erase the social stigmas associated with autism and neurodivergence in general. Tip 2: Manage anxiety and depression The Ambitious about Autism Youth Council Members describe what it’s like to be autistic in their own words. People with autism help us to be better people, by reflecting on how we support and understand people who are different.”