National Autistic Society

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

National Autistic Society provides support, guidance and advice to autistic people and their families in the UK, and campaigns for improved rights, services and opportunities.

Target Customer

{"Autistic people","Their families","Schools and educators","Employers and professionals who work with autistic people"}

Key Differentiator

UK's leading charity for autistic people and families with a 60-year history (since 1962), offering an integrated suite of services including advice, a national services directory, an online community, education networks and professional training, all under one umbrella.

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in the content; resources appear to be available upon engagement (join online community, access directory, request training).

Pain Points

1Need for reliable, comprehensive information and guidance on autism
2Difficulty finding local services and support (via a national directory)
3Social isolation and lack of peer support for autistic people and families

Key Features

1Advice and guidance with 24 topics covering diagnosis, behaviour, communication, mental health, education and more
2Autism Services Directory – a comprehensive directory of services and support
3Online Community – a 24/7 moderated space with thousands of members (3,500+ active users) for autistic people and families
4Autism Know How – training, consultancy, accreditation services and diagnostic support for professionals and organisations
5Education and schools network (Cullum Centres and family of schools) and branch network
6Campaigning and public understanding initiatives to empower autistic voices

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Data Protection Officer

Client Results

1Online Community with 3,500+ active users providing 24/7 support
224 topics of advice and guidance available to users
3Access to a national directory of services and a broad range of resources
4The organization runs education networks and professional training programs

Competitive Advantages

1Established, nationwide charity with a long history (since 1962)
2Comprehensive range of services under one organisation (advice, directory, community, education, training, campaigns)
3Dedicated online community with 24/7 support and 3,500+ active users
4Focus on autistic voices and advocacy, plus professional training and consultancy

Key Benefits

1Access to expert autism information and guidance

2Connection to a national directory of services

3Peer support and community for autistic people and families

4Education networks and school-based resources

5Professional training, consultancy, and accreditation services

6Advocacy and public understanding campaigns

Additional Product Information

Product Description

UK charity providing support, guidance and advocacy for autistic people and their families; offers advice, a national directory of services, an online community, education networks, professional training and campaigning.

Target Market

Autistic individuals and their families in the UK; educators, schools, employers and professionals who work with autistic people

Unique Value Proposition

A leading UK autism charity delivering a fully integrated suite of services—from information and local services directory to peer support, education networks, professional training and advocacy—backed by a long-standing commitment to autistic voices and rights.

Technical Requirements

Web access on a modern browser (the site notes that Internet Explorer 11 is not supported); cookie controls are available.

Pricing Model

Some services are free to access (advice and online community); there are donation, membership, and potential paid training/consultancy options; Gift Aid available for donations.

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