7949 Hours – The National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society’s #AutismHour officially launches today!

➪ 4,938 shops and services will host their own National Autistic Society Autism Hour.
➪ 7,949 Autism Hours will take place all over the UK.

This week, shops and services all over the UK are taking simple steps to a more autism-friendly world. This week, shops like John Lewis, Superdrug, Clarks, and Sainsbury’s will get involved. This week, the UK is taking notice.

We want you to make the most of this week of more autism-friendly activity.


What to do during The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour:


1. Plan your local visits using your interactive map.
2. Attend a National Autistic Society Autism Hour.
3. Check in and share. We need everyone to know about The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour and why it’s important to you. It’s also a nice way to thank the businesses for participating.

So, when you visit a National Autistic Society #AutismHour, check in on Facebook or Twitter and tell everyone you’re attending The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour. Don’t forget to use the #AutismHour #AutismTMI hashtags.

Why check in and share?


We need everyone to know about The National Autistic Society’s Autism Hour. We need shops and services to feel proud of their involvement in change for autistic people. And we need everyone to understand autism, and why these changes make such an important difference. 


By checking in and sharing on social media, you will help everyone to understand.Enjoy this week. We hope this will just be the start.


Best wishes,
Mark Lever
Chief Executive, The National Autistic Society

Ps Shops and services are playing their part. You can join them in taking simple steps to a more autism-friendly world by making a small change. Discover yours in our interactive quiz.