To give autistic adults a stronger voice in decisions and directions of our own lives, especially those with highest support needs and often, least autonomy.
Joined April 2019
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19 Oct 2019
The National Autistic Taskforce ‘An independent guide to
quality care for autistic people’
nationalautistictaskforce.or…
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We’re proud to announce the recipients of the NAT Founders Award 2026, celebrating bold, inspiring projects created and led by Autistic people across the UK.
Discover the successful applicants and the incredible work they’re bringing to life here: nationalautistictaskforce.or…
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Watch a video about our Founder Dinah’s life and work in autism research, community organising and activism for NAT here: youtu.be/1X6obDwZu2Q?si=XqcX…
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If you’ve been thinking about applying you still have time - get your application in now!
2 Dec 2025
Remember applications close on 28th February 2026. Get your application in now! (Also still taking donations to the fund)
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2 Dec 2025
Remember applications close on 28th February 2026. Get your application in now! (Also still taking donations to the fund)
10 Jul 2025
Excited to announce that applications are now open for the NAT Founders Award
Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK
To learn more: nationalautistictaskforce.or…
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
24 Oct 2025
To find out more about the Free Our People Now Project and how to get involved, please email Simone at simone.aspis@inclusionlondon.org.uk.
@mylifemychoice1 @DHSCgovuk @NAT_taskforce
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
24 Oct 2025
Our Simone Aspis spoke at the Skills for Care and @1adass conference 'Preparing for change: exploring the Mental Health Act reforms', explaining why we need coproduction of services and to get people with learning difficulties and autistic people out of hospital. @SFAactive
ALT A photo of Simone Aspis standing in front of a projector screen, which shows the words "Any questions?" with a photo of a person raising their hand. Another woman is standing to her right.
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10 Jul 2025
Excited to announce that applications are now open for the NAT Founders Award
Started in honour of our founder, Dr Dinah Murray, this fund will offer one off financial grants to autistic people based in the UK
To learn more: nationalautistictaskforce.or…
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
12 Mar 2025
Speaking out for people with Learning Difficulties & Autistic people! 📢
Our Free our People Now Project Manager Simone gave oral evidence on the Mental Health Bill to the Joint Committee on Human Rights, along with @mylifemychoice1 and @NAT_taskforce. @HumanRightsCtte @SFAactive
ALT A photo of Leslie (My Life My Choice), Jo (National Autistic Taskforce), Simone (Free Our People Now) and Alexis, supported by Bring People Home from Hospital network.
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
3 Apr 2025
radiotimes.com/programme/b-p… TV program on next week (Tuesday 7pm C5) featuring me among others.
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It is indeed incredible news! 🎉 Huge congratulations to everyone at @loudounseac , thank you to @Rebecca_Impact @itscarolinecole @LITB_ @JenniAgitator who supported when we rallied and all the dedicated parents and advocates who made this possible! Your work is truly life-changing for disabled children in Loudoun County, VA. Seclusion is banned!!! 🎉🎉🎉
26 Feb 2025
Loudoun County Public Schools has officially BANNED seclusion! Thanks to the champions for kids in Virginia who made this happen. ✊@loudounseac
@ICARSBanRandS
We were proud to share our work in nearby Fairfax County- seclusion is simply unnecessary and kids deserve better!
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🌍✨ A year in the making. In follow-up to The ICARS Report England: Follow the Money 💰✨
Survivors, parents, educators, unions, lawmakers—it’s time to uncover the cost of the Restraint Industrial Complex in education. January 25, 2025.
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10 Jan 2025
We are also now looking at bluer skies, come find us / join us at nat-taskforce
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jobs.ac.uk/job/DLI718/resear…
2 year NIHR-funded project recruiting now. It aims to develop a usable, accessible, evidence-informed implementation framework for the National Autistic Taskforce’s Independent Guide to Quality Care for Autistic People.
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
25 Nov 2024
If you didn't manage to catch this year's amazing Salvesen Lecture with Lotta @BorgSkoglund talking about ADHD in girls and women, you can do so now at our YouTube channel youtube.com/watch?v=EPwF9uLd…
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
19 Oct 2024
**Dec 11 - save the date**
Probably going to be the most impactful conference I've ever been honoured to be part of
"Thinking differently about traditional stereotypes surrounding neurodevelopmental conditions & their relevance to psychiatry & beyond"
rcpsych.ac.uk/events/confere…
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
27 Jul 2024
This is a balanced and thoughtful explanation of changing publishing guidelines from Sept 2024.
I think these are positive changes. 👇🏼
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National Autistic Taskforce retweeted
10 Aug 2024
As an ex-Samaritan, I’d like to add that if you’re put off by the idea of talking or find talking difficult, you can still call the Samaritans. Most of the calls I had were silent, but that didn’t mean we didn’t connect. Just being with someone - even in silence - can help.
2 Aug 2024
Remember, you're not alone. Our volunteers are here to listen if you need someone to talk to. 💚
ALT Samaritans signposting featuring large, bold text that says "We're here to listen, all weekend." Below this, in smaller text, is the Samaritans phone number "Call free day or night on 116 123." The background is a solid teal color with the Samaritans logo in green and white at the top.
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ICARS release public statement regarding BBC Panorama, Undercover School: Cruelty in the Classroom againstrestraint.com/2024/06…
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