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Autism Worldwide Directory — worldwide support and services

AUTISM • SUPPORT • SERVICES • COMMUNITY • WORLDWIDE

Autism Worldwide Directory — Support & Services

A calm worldwide starting point for finding autism organisations, directories, assessment and clinical pathways, peer and community support, family and carer help, education, work, advocacy, rights, information and practical resources.

A gentle place to begin

You do not need to know the exact service name or professional title before you start. Use the finder, region pathways or support-type sections below. Choose what feels closest, then narrow things down at your own pace.

Need urgent or immediate help?

This directory is for finding ongoing autism support and services. If you or someone else may be in immediate danger, contact the emergency service or crisis service for your location now.

Find Autism Support — a visual overview of ways to begin searching for autism support

INTERACTIVE FINDER

Find an Autism Support Pathway

Choose only what matters to you. The finder creates a practical starting checklist on this page. Your choices stay in your browser and are not submitted anywhere.

1. Who is looking?
2. Age or life stage
3. What kind of support are you looking for?

Choose as many as you need.

4. How would you prefer support to be delivered?
5. What is the main autism need or focus?
6. Region or location
7. Accessibility or inclusion needs

Optional — choose anything that would make support easier or safer to use.

YOUR STARTING PATHWAY

Choose any options above

You can make one choice or several. When you are ready, select Build My Starting Pathway.

Explore by Region — a visual guide to finding autism support around the world

EXPLORE BY LOCATION

Explore Autism Support by Region

Regional pages and collections can grow at different speeds. These pathways use the agreed worldwide structure without guessing unverified child-page addresses.

North America

North America

Explore support across the United States, Canada and wider North American pathways, including organisations, assessment, services and community support.

Search current North America pathways →
UK & Europe

UK & Europe

Find autism charities, support organisations, rights and advocacy pathways, community groups, education and service information across the UK and Europe.

Search current UK & Europe pathways →
Africa

Africa

Explore national, regional and community-based autism support, disability organisations, family pathways, education and advocacy across African countries.

Search current Africa pathways →
Middle East

Middle East

Look for autism organisations, family and community support, education, services, rights information and culturally responsive pathways across the Middle East.

Search current Middle East pathways →
Australia, NZ & Pacific

Australia, NZ & Pacific

Find autism organisations, services, assessment pathways, community support and resources across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Pacific communities.

Search current Australia, NZ & Pacific pathways →
Explore by Support Type — organisations, services, community, advocacy, learning, work and resources

SUPPORT TYPES

Explore by Support Type

Different people need different kinds of support. Use these categories to work out what to search for, ask about or compare.

Organisations & Directories

National organisations, local groups, umbrella networks, service directories and established autism information providers.

Assessment & Clinical Support

Assessment, diagnostic, medical, psychology and allied-health pathways. Qualifications, scope and referral rules vary by location.

Peer & Community Support

Autistic-led communities, peer groups, support groups, social connection and shared lived-experience spaces.

Family & Carer Support

Information, peer connection, practical guidance and support for parents, caregivers, whānau, partners and family members.

Education & Learning

School, tertiary and lifelong-learning support, accommodations, inclusive education, study pathways and educator resources.

Work & Employment

Employment services, workplace adjustments, job support, career guidance, employer information and inclusive-work pathways.

Advocacy & Rights

Self-advocacy, disability rights, access, reasonable adjustments, complaints pathways and organisations that support participation and inclusion.

Information & Resources

Plain-language information, guides, practical tools, downloads and educational resources for autistic people and supporters.

Inclusive, Accessible and Safer Autism Support — belonging, respect, accessibility, equity and community

ACCESS • INCLUSION • SAFETY

Inclusive, Accessible & Safer Autism Support

A service can look suitable on paper and still be a poor fit. It is reasonable to ask how a provider handles communication, sensory needs, identity, disability access, consent, privacy and individual choice.

Diverse Communities

Does the service welcome people with different identities, backgrounds, support needs and communication styles?

Accessibility & Adjustments

Can information, appointments, spaces, forms or communication be adjusted when needed?

Inclusive Services

Does support focus on the individual rather than assuming every autistic person needs the same approach?

Safe & Supportive Spaces

Are expectations, privacy, consent, complaints processes and boundaries explained clearly?

Culturally Safe Support

Can the service work respectfully with culture, language, family structures and community context?

Rights & Advocacy

Are autonomy, dignity, informed choice and disability rights recognised throughout support?

Neurodiversity-Affirming

Does support recognise autistic identity and strengths while still taking disability, distress and support needs seriously?

Welcoming Environments

Can sensory load, waiting spaces, appointment format, communication and pacing be adapted?

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

A Practical Support-Checking List

About the service

  • What does the service actually provide?
  • Who is it designed for?
  • Does it work with your age group and location?
  • Are there waiting lists, referral rules or eligibility criteria?

Access & communication

  • Can you use email, text, video, phone or in-person contact?
  • Can you request extra processing time or written information?
  • Are sensory, mobility or communication adjustments available?
  • Is language or interpreter support available if needed?

Safety & fit

  • Are qualifications or organisational credentials clear where relevant?
  • Are fees, privacy, consent and cancellation policies explained?
  • Does the approach respect autonomy and individual goals?
  • Can you ask questions before committing?

You are allowed to compare options

Being listed in a directory does not automatically mean a service will suit every person. Check current information directly with the organisation or provider before relying on it.

Resources, Related Pathways and Next Steps — helpful resources, support services, downloads and worldwide support

KEEP EXPLORING

Resources, Related Pathways & Next Steps

Support

Support & Directories Hub

Move into the wider Aspie Answers support and directory architecture when your needs extend beyond autism-specific pathways.

Open Support & Directories →
Services

Support & Services Hub

Explore broader support, wellbeing and practical pathways across autism, mental health, hidden disabilities and learning.

Open Support & Services →
Starting point

Find Your Support Path

Not sure which part of Aspie Answers fits best? Use the broader guided pathway to choose a starting point.

Find Your Support Path →
Mental health

Mental Health Support & Services — Worldwide

Find counselling, psychology, psychiatry, low-cost options, online support and inclusive mental-health pathways worldwide.

Explore Mental Health Support & Services →
Contribute

Suggest a Listing

Know an autism organisation, service, community or resource that may belong in this directory? Send the details for future review.

Email a Suggested Listing →

Different places. Different systems. A clearer place to begin.

Support can look different around the world. Start with what matters most to you, check current details directly, and return whenever you need a different pathway.

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