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In our Words
Sixty years of the National Autistic Society and the story of autism in the UK
In 1962, a group of parents with autistic children set up what would go on to become the National Autistic Society.
You can explore our archive to find out more about the National Autistic Society’s history and the voices who shaped our charity throughout the decades.
Use the 'Start here' button below to explore our interactive timelines or search our catalogue of historic content, and edited oral history interviews from key voices from our history.
Watch all four In our Words films
The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. The National Autistic Society’s ‘In our Words: Sixty years of the National Autistic Society and the story of autism in the UK’ project has been made possible thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. To find out more about those who helped make this archive possible, please visit our ‘with thanks’ page.
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