Autism-Friendly Events
What Autism-Friendly Events Really Mean
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Autism-friendly events are designed to remove many of the barriers that autistic people and their families often face when accessing days out, attractions, and shared experiences.
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At The A World UK, autism-friendly does not mean a quiet hour, a reduced group, or a one-size-fits-all approach. It means creating environments where the autistic community can take part without pressure, judgement, or unrealistic expectations.
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Our events are built around flexibility, choice, and understanding - allowing families and individuals to experience venues in a way that works for them.
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How The A World UK Delivers Autism-Friendly Events
We organise large-scale autism-friendly events by working directly with popular UK attractions and venues. Rather than asking families to adapt to public environments, we adapt the environment itself.
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This usually means:
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Hiring venues exclusively
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Allowing families to explore freely, without being required to stay together as a group
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Removing time pressure, rigid schedules, and forced participation
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Creating calmer, more predictable environments where possible
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This approach allows people to move at their own pace, take breaks when needed, and engage with the space in a way that feels safe and manageable.
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Who Our Autism-Friendly Events Are For
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Our events are open to the autistic community, including:
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Autistic children
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Autistic teenagers
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Autistic adults
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Families and carers
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Siblings
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A formal diagnosis is not required to attend our events. We understand that access to diagnosis can be complex, and we aim to remove unnecessary barriers wherever possible.
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Our events are designed to support a wide range of needs and experiences, recognising that autism is not the same for everyone.
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What Makes Our Events Different
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Many families attending their first autism-friendly event feel nervous or unsure of what to expect. This is completely understandable, especially if past experiences of days out have been difficult.
What makes The A World UK events different is the emphasis on freedom and autonomy.
Families are not expected to:
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Follow a group leader
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Stick to a timetable
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Stay for a set length of time
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Participate in everything
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Instead, you can arrive, leave, explore, and engage in whatever way feels right for you.
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Sensory Considerations And Environment
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While every venue is different, we work closely with partners to consider sensory experiences wherever possible.
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Reduced noise levels
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Controlled entry times
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Clear information shared in advance
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Space to step away if things become overwhelming
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We also provide social stories and detailed pre-event information to help families prepare and plan ahead.
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Ticketing And Accessibility
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Our autism-friendly events are ticketed, with numbers carefully managed to maintain a comfortable environment.
Tickets are offered at a subsidised rate. This is made possible through our community stores, fundraising activity, and ongoing support from the wider community.
Everyone attending our events requires a ticket, regardless of age, to ensure we can safely manage numbers and deliver the best possible experience.
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Why Autism-Friendly Events Matter
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For many autistic people and their families, traditional days out can be overwhelming, unpredictable, or inaccessible.
Autism-friendly events create opportunities for:
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Shared family experiences
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Increased confidence
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Reduced anxiety
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Positive memories in inclusive spaces
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They are not about fixing or changing autistic people - they are about changing environments to be more inclusive and understanding.
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Upcoming Autism-Friendly Events
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You can view and request tickets for our upcoming autism-friendly events via our events page.
Each event listing includes detailed information, FAQs, and support resources to help you decide whether an event is right for you.
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Still Have Questions?
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If you’d like more information, you may find the following pages helpful:
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If you’re new to The A World UK, you’re very welcome. We aim to create spaces where the autistic community feels supported, understood, and able to take part without pressure.​​​​
