Links and further reading
Ambitious about Autism
The Ambitious about Autism youth patrons have created a resource for inclusive spaces for autistic young people called Include Autism.
You can access Include Autism here:
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital have an online health dictionary of medical terms you may encounter in healthcare settings.
You can access the health dictionary here:
National Autistic Society
Further useful links can be viewed here:
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/about/get-involved/involving-people/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/stomp-and-stamp-patient-leaflet/
- https://www.mencap.org.uk/sites/default/files/2016-06/hospitalcommunicationbook.pdf
- http://www.communicationpeople.co.uk/assets/hospital-communication-book-v3---my-basic-needs-section---web.pdf
Makaton
Makaton cards (free resource)
https://www.makaton.org/Assets/Store/FreeResources/LanyardCards.pdf
https://www.makaton.org/Assets/Store/FreeResources/LanyardCards.pdf
Last updated19 Nov 2025