Autism is neither a disorder nor a disease; it is part of neurodiversity, which affects the wiring of the brain and may impact on how autistic people communicate and interact with the world. About one in 100 people are autistic and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Autistic brains are beautiful in their diversity but stereotyped social constructs and lack of inclusive adaptations may make access to healthcare challenging for them and their families.