Support for autistic people in work
Below is a list of organisations that can give you additional support if you're an autistic person already in work.
Your local Jobcentre Plus
If you're part of the Light Touch or Working Enough groups, you can also be part of a new voluntary support offer.
It's designed to help you progress by providing individual and tailored support from a work coach.
To find out more, contact your local job centre.
Access to Work
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you'll get depends on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- a grant to help pay for practical support with your work; this could include a job coach, or sign language interpreter, for example
- support with managing your mental health at work
- money to pay for communication support at job interviews
You can find more information about Access to Work on GOV.UK.
Autism Plus
Autism Plus offer fully funded support to people in work, including those in apprenticeships and internships.
To find out more visit the Autism Plus website
The National Autistic Society
Support at work guide
The National Autistic Society have developed a guide for autistic people in work. It includes tips for interacting and coping, and your rights.
Visit their website to find the support at work guide.
Asking for reasonable adjustments guide
The National Autistic Society also provide a guide on reasonable adjustments, which can help you:
- understand what reasonable adjustments are
- learn what adjustments have helped other autistic people
- ask for adjustments you might need
Visit their website to find the asking for reasonable adjustments guide.