What’s Next? (National Autistic Society)

Who is this for?

  • For recently diagnosed or self-identifying autistic adults aged 18+

No diagnosis required, however if you have one it should be within the last 3 years.

Who provides this?

  • National Autistic Society (NAS) Scotland

Description

What’s Next? is a programme of support designed for recently diagnosed or self-identifying autistic adults who are over the age of 18 and living in Scotland.

What’s next? aims to empower autistic adults so they can live confidently as their authentic selves by deepening participants’ understanding of autism and autistic identity, improving wellbeing, and reducing isolation through peer connections.

Participants will attend a six-week block of online sessions, exploring experiences and strategies including:

  • Understanding autism
  • Diagnostic processes
  • Masking
  • Identity Executive Functioning
  • Spoon Theory
  • Making Connections and more!

This Programme is autistic led, by trained staff that are autistic. 

How do I access this?

Is there a cost?

No, free

Is there a waiting list?

Yes

Location information

Online on Microsoft Teams

Opening times

Various


Types of support on offer:

Information and advice
Online
Support from someone with similar experience
Support on the phone
Support with others

Type of services on offer:

General wellbeing
Learning, employability, volunteering
Loneliness/isolated groups

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