Organisations across the world are raising awareness for the need to create a world that recognises and values the unique perspectives and strengths of people with autism. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Take some time to learn about the experience of autistic and neurodiverse people at 黑料网.
Click here for a short film about autism from the National Autistic Society
There is a display of books on autism and by autistic authors in the Pilkington Library Leisure Reading section on the fourth floor.
The University offers support and information on autism at /services/student-services/topics/autistic-spectrum-conditions/
Learn more about the work of the UK National Autistic Society and how you can support them at
Access the Library Reading List on neurodiversity at and Subject Guide at /services/library/subject-guides/edi-neurodiversity/