Two people smile for the camera on a path in a park. Both wear matching t-shirts and colourful, fluffy headbands. Text overlay reads, 'Fundraise this World Autism Acceptance Month April 2026Two people smile for the camera on a path in a park. Both wear matching t-shirts and colourful, fluffy headbands. Text overlay reads, 'Fundraise this World Autism Acceptance Month April 2026

World Autism Acceptance Month will be back in April 2027

Thank you to everyone who took part in World Autism Acceptance Month!

We will be back in 2027 with a range of activities to take part in, at home, at work, or at school to fundraise, raise awareness, and celebrate autism acceptance! 


Why get involved?

Autistic people face discrimination and barriers across all sectors of society – the health and social care systems, education, employment and many other core measures of life outcomes. It is crucial that autistic people, and their families and carers, can access tailored information, guidance and support to overcome those barriers, along with opportunities to explore their interests, develop skills and build friendships to lead fulfilling lives.

8/10 of autistic people experience mental health problems
55% of autistic people avoid going out because they are worried about how people will treat them.
Only 26% of autistic pupils feel happy at school
Only 30% of autistic people are in any type of employment

Fundraising heroes from last year

A mother and her adult son together outdoors at an autism awareness event, wearing white T-shirts with the National Autistic Society logo in blue, purple, and orange.

Ishan and his mum, Indu, did a 5k walk with his family and friends and raised an amazing £1,300.

Three people sitting outdoors on stone steps wearing colorful outfits and accessories for an autism awareness event. They have rainbow-themed clothing, including striped socks, patterned leggings, and a crocheted rainbow shawl. Each person wears a white headband with a purple and pink mohawk-style decoration and a lanyard with badges. Behind them is a banner displaying the National Autistic Society logo.

Charlie and his family did the Spectrum Colour Walk in Battersea Park.

A smiling child in a bright yellow dinosaur jacket and green cap sits in a stroller, holding a phone, surrounded by two cheerful adults clapping and encouraging them. The adults are wearing white T-shirts with the National Autistic Society logo in blue, purple, and orange at an autism awareness event on a sunny day.

The Rainbow Warriors did the Spectrum Colour Walk in Battersea and raised an amazing £1,500.

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