Autism Bucks maintains this website, which contains a wealth of info & advice
We hold social gatherings where our members meet face-to-face or online
We advise organisations looking to improve their understanding of autism.
We help our members deal with the complexities of local govt support
Become a Member
We meet and share our experiences, successes and frustrations. Sometimes we will talk about a particular aspect of autism, or current affairs. Occasionally we will have guest speakers, or will go on an organised visit.
Please click the button below to sign up – there’s no cost and no obligation.
Upcoming Events
12-Feb-25 - Monthly Zoom Meeting
In February's Zoom meeting we will be joined by the author David Gray-Hammond. David is an Autistic, ADHD, and Schizophrenic author. He wrote "The New Normal: Autistic musings on the threat of a broken society" and "Unusual Medicine: Essays on Autistic experience and drug addiction". He works as a consultant, mentor, trainer, and advocate, with a particular focus on the intersection between Autistic experience and substance use/complex mental health concerns.
26-Feb-25 - Monthly Face-to-face Meeting
At this month's meeting The Theatre Shed, a Buckinghamshire-based charity, will be with us to talk about "active bystander/healthy relationship awareness training, promoting positive relationships and safeguarding my community".
Latest Autism News
How To Make Therapy Better (29-Jan-25)
How can we make therapy better fo.r autistic adults? Autistic adults’ ratings of helpfulness of adaptations to therapy. Autistic people are at elevated risk of mental health conditions and experience significant barriers to effective support. While adaptations to therapy for autistic people have been proposed by clinicians, there is limited research on how helpful autistic people themselves rate these. We aimed to address this gap. Link
Theory of mind (15-Jan-25)
The theory of mind hypothesis of autism: A critical evaluation of the status quo. For several years the Theory of Mind (ToM) hypothesis has been suggested as an underlying mechanism for understanding autism. This paper suggests that no existing Theory of Mind ideas fully explain ToM in autism. So, the team introduce the Mind-space framework. Link
Autism Alert Cards (19-Dec-24)
‘Just knowing it’s there gives me comfort’: Exploring the benefits and challenges of autism alert cards This study explores the experiences and outcomes associated with the use of an autism alert card, developed to assist with the complexities of autism disclosure. Link
Relationships (5-Dec-24)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, Relationships, and How to Overcome Challenges by Megan Anna Neff. Link
Pathological demand avoidance. (28-Nov-24)
Pathological demand avoidance, autism, & ADHD. By Dr. Debra Bercovici PhD In this article, we will explore what pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is—often referred to as Persistent Drive/Desire for Autonomy (PDA) by autistic people—and some reasons PDA may occur. Link
Our news items are frequently updated. Please click the button below to see all previous news items.
Volunteer
Autism Bucks has no paid staff – everything we’ve achieved is through the time given freely by the Trustees and Volunteers.
We are looking for people who are dependable, giving with their time, and empathetic and understanding of Autism.
All we ask is that you join our meetings and social activities, ready to help if the need arises. This could include anything from setting up the venue, making cups of tea, or simply talking to our members; Trustees from Autism Bucks will always be there to guide you and support you.
Autism is a long journey of learning and understanding. Meet our members and hear their stories. We promise you will be amazed by the diverse spectrum of Autism.
Learn about Autism
Autism is called a spectrum condition because it affects people in different ways and to different degrees.
Resources & Useful Links
We have put together a list ofAutism resources under Support & Advice, Social & Activities, Education & Employment and Children.
Frequently Asked Questions
From the people who have visited this website, we have have listed all their Frequently Asked Questions (and the answers).
Autism Awareness Programme
Autism Bucks aims to develop a range of varied and accessible awareness and training resources, created and delivered by autistic people and/or parent/carers of autistic people.
This video is an interview with Gary Freeman, an independent SEND Consultant and advocate.
More videos are available on our YouTube channel.
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Books on Autism
Books on Autism and its associated conditions that have been recommended by our Members.
Assistance Cards
There are many (perhaps too many) assistance cards available for Autistic people. Here are some of them.
Neurodiversity Passports
‘Neurodiversity Passports’ are a resource for autistic people who might need hospital treatment.
About Us
Autism Bucks was founded in 2018 by a small group of like-minded people passionate about Autism. In 2019 Autism Bucks gained charity status and as such operates within its constitution and in line with the guidelines and regulations set out by the Charity Commission.
Autism Bucks is led by a board of trustees and its work supported by a team of volunteers. Its membership is made up of autistic adults, carers and family members and professionals with an interest in autism.
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Autism Bucks
Registered Charity Number: 1182603