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| Founded | 1962 |
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| Founder | Group of London-based parents |
| Type | Registered charity |
| Focus | Supporting the rights and interests of all autistic people |
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Area served | United Kingdom |
Members (2020–present) | 20,000[1] |
Revenue (2012–13) | £88 million[citation needed] |
Employees | 3,630[citation needed] |
| Website | www |
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The National Autistic Society is a charity for autistic people and their families in the United Kingdom. Since 1962, the National Autistic Society has been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people.
The National Autistic Society is funded through UK government grants and voluntary contributions. The Chief Executive as of 2024 is Caroline Stevens. She took over from Mark Lever in 2019, after being Chief Executive at Kids for six years.[2]
- ^ "National Autistic Society membership". National Autistic Society (www.autism.org.uk). Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Our leadership team". www.autism.org.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2024.