Family, money and support
Benefits and practical help, looking after yourself, brothers and sisters, and judging therapies.
Guides in this topic
DLA for autistic children: a plain-English guide (2026/27)What DLA is, how to claim with or without a diagnosis, the 2026/27 rates, tips for the form, what to do if you are turned down, and what else DLA can lead to.12 minute readMoney and practical help for families of autistic children (2026/27)A checklist of benefits, grants, council help and access schemes for families of autistic children, with 2026/27 amounts and where to check what you can get.13 minute readLooking after yourself: stress, burnout, respite and short breaksExhaustion is common and is not a failure. What helps, your right in England to a parent carer needs assessment and short breaks, and who to call.11 minute readExplaining autism to brothers and sisters, and supporting themWhen and how to tell brothers and sisters about autism, words for each age, fairness and one-to-one time, safety, young carers and support from Sibs.11 minute readAutism therapies in the UK: what the evidence says, including ABAWhat NICE and the NHS recommend, the treatments NICE says not to use, fake cures to avoid, a fair look at ABA, and how to check any therapy or provider.12 minute read