
Have you ever wondered what support your autistic child might be entitled to — but had no idea where to start?
69 pages of practical support, hidden services, financial help, school support, social care guidance, discounts, grants, and everyday entitlements for families of autistic children.
Most parents only hear about a small fraction of the support available.
This handbook brings everything together in one place, using plain English and real-life guidance to help you understand what support exists, who it is for, and how to ask for it.
Inside you'll discover:
✔ Financial support and benefits
✔ Higher Rate Mobility (SMI) explained
✔ Family Fund, grants, and charity support
✔ Speech & Language Therapy (SALT)
✔ Occupational Therapy (OT)
✔ Sleep support and mental health support
✔ Equipment, aids, and Portage
✔ EHCPs and school support
✔ SENDIASS
✔ School transport support
✔ Social care, respite, support workers, and short breaks
✔ Home safety and daily living support
✔ Blue Badge guidance
✔ Discounts, concessions, Max Card, and CEA Card
✔ Social tariffs and hidden everyday support
✔ Example wording and practical tips throughout
This guide is designed to help families feel more informed, more confident, and less alone when navigating support systems.
Whether you're newly diagnosed or years into your autism journey, this handbook will help you understand what support may be available and where to start.
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