Resources for Individuals.
Advice & Guidance
Toolkit
A toolkit for Yourself
Selection of resources that can help you to understand and look for help if you are experiencing suicidal ideation.
Autism and Perception of Reality Fact Sheet
This autism fact sheet focuses on autism and perception of reality, explaining how differences in cognition can affect imagination, counterfactual thinking, and understanding fiction versus real life. It explores how online gaming and virtual environments may increase risks such as social isolation, low mood, cyberbullying, and unsafe behaviours. The resource highlights clear signs that an autistic person may be struggling to differentiate fantasy and reality and offers practical, supportive strategies for parents, carers, and professionals. Emphasis is placed on autism awareness, mental health, online safety, compassionate communication, and promoting real world connections while respecting the individual’s lived experience.
Autism and Suicidality Review
This review of the literature summarises the findings of existing academic research into autism and suicidality.
Easy Read: Happiness
This easy read guide explains what happiness is, and demonstrates what steps you can take to make time for happiness.
Easy Read: Sadness
This easy read guide explains what sadness is and what you can do to manage sadness.
Toolkit for Bereavement
This is a list of resources to help you deal with grief and feel supported in difficult times after losing someone to suicide.
Toolkit- Knowing Your Normal
If you are an autistic person, or know an autistic person who wants to help people around them understand what their normal is, this tool can help.
Toolkits for Sensory & Support Materials
This toolkit includes practical, portable tools that can support autistic individuals in managing sensory overload, anxiety, focus, communication, and emotional regulation.
Please acknowledge that every person is different—what works for one may not work for another—so this is a flexible starting point.