Autistica

@autistica.org.uk

The UK's leading autism research and campaigning charity. We fund research and shape policy to create the changes autistic people want to see in the world.

We’re so excited to be one of the amazing charity partners of @jinglejam.co.uk this year! We can’t wait to watch and support @boba.yogscast.com and all the incredible streamers and gamers joining the fun this December!

Jingle Jam@jinglejam.co.uk · 11mo ago

With Jingle Jam only two months away, it's the perfect time to introduce you to our 2025 Charity Partners - starting with @autistica.org.uk. With @boba.yogscast.com and your donations, they'll build evidence-based solutions for young autistic people to make society more inclusive by 2030.

Early autism diagnosis and support can save lives. So why are over 212,000 people still waiting for an assessment? For many, a diagnosis is the first step toward understanding their needs & self-acceptance. The Government must act to ensure timely, effective diagnosis and support for all.

Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading 'There are now 212,964 reasons to change the autism diagnosis system.' Image with mainly text. White background, two green lines at the top, with black text reading: "Almost 90% of those have been waiting for at least 13 weeks - in fact, this is the first time children had to wait over 400 days for an initial care contact.

An ‘initial care contact’ is not necessarily the assessment or diagnosis itself, rather the first appointment after referral.'