Everyone should be able to access housing that can meet their needs and facilitate the right to enjoy life independently in the community. However, too often autistic people can find themselves living in housing which is inaccessible. This can have negative consequences for life satisfaction and lead to a decline in mental wellbeing.

This may be particularly true in the private and social rental sectors, where homes are often designed to appeal to the non-autistic population. Despite this, it is possible for rental homes to be made more accessible to autistic people through reasonable adjustments and adaptations.

As part of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Health and Wellbeing Alliance, the National Autistic Society has created a user guide to help autistic people better understand their rights and think about the reasonable adjustments or adaptations that may work for them when renting a home.

You can find a link to the guide here.