Walking alongside families
after an autism diagnosis.
- Real support.
- Real experience.
- Real hope.
From parents
who get it.
who get it.
Evidence-informed
guidance.
guidance.
Helping you find
your way forward.
your way forward.
You don’t have to do this alone. We’re here, side by side.
What you will find inside the First Steps Guide
Clear, manageable information for parents who are trying to understand a diagnosis without becoming overwhelmed.
Side by Side Autism
First Steps
Guide Practical guidance after an autism diagnosis
Guide Practical guidance after an autism diagnosis
A calmer place to begin
- Understanding what an autism diagnosis means
- Practical next steps for your family
- Understanding sensory overwhelm
- Anxiety, anger and emotional regulation
- Understanding autistic communication
- Building a stronger connection with your child
- Talking to family and friends
- Replacing guilt with understanding
Guidance from parents who understand
We are parents of two incredible autistic teenagers. Our guidance combines years of lived family experience with postgraduate study in autism.
Parent-to-parent guidance
Lived family experience
Postgraduate autism study
Evidence-informed support
You do not have to work everything out today
Begin with one manageable next step. Download the guide and read it in your own time.
Download the First Steps Guide