Neurodiversity Resources
Free support for neurodivergent adults in the UK
Finding the right support can be hard, especially when everything feels scattered or overwhelming.
We have brought together a small number of trusted, free resources that can help with work, benefits, rights, day-to-day life and finding support that fits your needs.
We only feature resources that are publicly available and useful in real life. Wherever possible, we signpost to official UK services, national charities and practical tools you can use straight away.
Work, benefits and everyday rights
Access to Work
A government scheme that can help you get or stay in work if you have a disability or health condition. It can fund practical support, help with mental health at work, and communication support for job interviews.
Best for: work support, job retention, practical adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Access to Work
Best for: work support, job retention, practical adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Access to Work
Acas: neurodiversity and reasonable adjustments
Clear, practical guidance on workplace support and reasonable adjustments. Acas also explains that someone does not need a diagnosis to be considered disabled in some cases, and employers should still consider support.
Best for: work adjustments, employer conversations, understanding rights
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Acas neurodiversity guidance
Best for: work adjustments, employer conversations, understanding rights
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Acas neurodiversity guidance
Citizens Advice
Helpful guidance if you need to ask for adjustments at work or with services, and want clear steps on how to do it. The advice is practical and written in plain English.
Best for: rights, discrimination, asking for adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Citizens Advice reasonable adjustments
Best for: rights, discrimination, asking for adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Citizens Advice reasonable adjustments
Turn2us
A very practical source of financial support, including tools for benefits, grants and Personal Independence Payment support. Turn2us also offers tools that organisations can embed on their own websites, which could be useful for EQOL in future.
Best for: money, benefits, grants, cost of living support
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Turn2us
Best for: money, benefits, grants, cost of living support
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Turn2us
Autism support
National Autistic Society
One of the strongest UK sources for autism advice, rights and practical support. Their information covers employment, reasonable adjustments, diagnosis, day-to-day life and finding local support.
Best for: trusted autism guidance, workplace support, local services
Cost: Free
Go to resource: National Autistic Society
Best for: trusted autism guidance, workplace support, local services
Cost: Free
Go to resource: National Autistic Society
Autism Services Directory
A searchable directory from the National Autistic Society to help people find services and support across the UK. This is particularly useful when someone needs more than general advice and wants to find a local or specialist option.
Best for: finding local support, services and organisations
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autism Services Directory
Best for: finding local support, services and organisations
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autism Services Directory
Work support for autistic adults
A practical National Autistic Society page focused on rights at work, reasonable adjustments and Access to Work. It is especially useful for people who need help understanding what support they can ask for.
Best for: work, rights, adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autism and work support
Best for: work, rights, adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autism and work support
Autistica Tips Hub
A free app and resource hub offering practical autism tips and evidence-based resources. It is designed with and for the autistic community and is a strong option for day-to-day support.
Best for: everyday life, practical tips, self-support
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autistica Tips Hub
Best for: everyday life, practical tips, self-support
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Autistica Tips Hub
ADHD Support
NHS ADHD in adults
A clear starting point if you want trusted information about adult ADHD, including symptoms, diagnosis and support options. It also covers treatment, lifestyle changes and work-related support.
Best for: understanding ADHD, diagnosis pathway, treatment overview
Cost: Free
Go to resource: NHS adult ADHD
Best for: understanding ADHD, diagnosis pathway, treatment overview
Cost: Free
Go to resource: NHS adult ADHD
ADHD UK
A strong UK charity resource with practical information, research, support options and workplace guidance. It is especially helpful for adults looking for information that feels relevant to everyday life.
Best for: ADHD-specific support, practical information, community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: ADHD UK
Best for: ADHD-specific support, practical information, community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: ADHD UK
ADHD and work
A practical ADHD UK guide to help people and employers understand ADHD in the workplace and identify helpful reasonable adjustments.
Best for: work, employer conversations, adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: ADHD and work
Best for: work, employer conversations, adjustments
Cost: Free
Go to resource: ADHD and work
Dyslexia, Dyspraxia & Tourettes Support
British Dyslexia Association
A trusted UK source for adult dyslexia information, support and practical advice. Their adult section includes guidance, a free confidential helpline and a free dyslexia community.
Best for: dyslexia support, advice, workplace and daily life guidance
Cost: Free
Go to resource: British Dyslexia Association
Best for: dyslexia support, advice, workplace and daily life guidance
Cost: Free
Go to resource: British Dyslexia Association
Dyspraxia support
NHS guide to dyspraxia in adults
A good starting point for adults looking for clear information on dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder. It explains how dyspraxia can affect co-ordination, fine motor skills and everyday tasks.
Best for: understanding dyspraxia, everyday impact, first-step information
Cost: Free
Go to resource: NHS dyspraxia in adults
Best for: understanding dyspraxia, everyday impact, first-step information
Cost: Free
Go to resource: NHS dyspraxia in adults
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
A useful source for broader adult neurodiversity information and finding occupational therapy support where this is relevant to daily living, work and functional needs.
Best for: practical support, occupational therapy, daily living
Cost: Free
Go to resource: RCOT adult neurodiversity
Best for: practical support, occupational therapy, daily living
Cost: Free
Go to resource: RCOT adult neurodiversity
Tourette syndrome and tic support
Tourettes Action
A trusted UK charity offering support, information, resources, webinars and community support for people living with Tourette syndrome.
Best for: Tourette-specific support, information and community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Tourettes Action
Best for: Tourette-specific support, information and community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Tourettes Action
Online support groups for adults
Tourettes Action offers UK-only online support groups for adults, providing a structured and supportive space to connect with others who understand.
Best for: peer support, connection, ongoing community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Adult online support groups
Best for: peer support, connection, ongoing community
Cost: Free
Go to resource: Adult online support groups