Teachers and staff working in Buckinghamshire schools are granted free access to the portal from 1 December 2025.

You will be able to:

• use it as a toolkit to develop your knowledge and understanding of neurodivergence specifically autism, ADHD and where they co-occur
• access strategies and adaptations for your school
• work alongside parents and use the resources together

About the portal

The portal is for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 17 who will benefit from early help and extra support with their child's journey through school, home and social life.

It is for parents who:

• may have noticed differences in their child and are exploring neurodivergence, such as they have Googled ‘Is my child autistic?’, asked for your opinion in school, or discussed their child’s differences with their GP

• have an autistic child(ren) (self-identified or diagnosed)

• are awaiting an ASD/ADHD assessment for their child(ren)

Buckinghamshire Council has commissioned The Parent’s Portal by Autism Early Support (AES) as part of their universal offer. It will provide parents unlimited access to an online library of resources and live workshops, parent support groups, and peer support

Who created The Parent’s Portal

It has been designed by a team of specialist teachers and therapists from Autism Early Support, a Buckingham-based charity that specialises in autism education.  They created the service to provide parents with early help and a broader understanding of their children’s needs and differences. 

The portal provides:

• a source of consistent guidance that is delivered by a specialist team
• an extensive resource library of videos, reading material and interactive workshops
• strategies and tools to try at home and in school
• resources that can be shared amongst all of the adults supporting the child
• an online community of peers and support from those with shared experiences

How to access the portal

You can access the portal via a smartphone or electronic device from 1 December 2025, a weblink will grant you free unlimited access. Referral is not required. 

About Autism Early Support

Autism Early Support (AES) designed and created the bespoke platform with and for parents. Their team is made up of a team of speech and language therapists, specialist teachers, occupational therapists and parent support coordinators. They worked on the project for two years before launch. During this time, they listened to the needs of parents, channelled their years of direct practice and lived experience, and sought guidance from autistic researchers to create this dynamic, needs-led resource.

Autism Early Support Trust Ltd is a Buckingham-based charity that provides early support and specialist education to children with communication, interaction, and sensory differences. Founded in 2001, the charity has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted four times.  Alongside their provision of specialist education and support for children, AES believes in whole family well-being and offers an extensive programme of guidance and advice for parents and carers.