For our beautiful Leo, until we can hug you again.
providing a safe haven for neurodivergent young people
At the end of November 2023, our beautiful son Leo, took his life. He was 16 years old.
In memory of our beautiful boy, we have made it our mission to bring about change so that other families do not have to go through the daily heartache of losing a child to suicide.
HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE
More needs to be done to ensure that other families do not suffer this heartbreak. Please consider making a donation.
Did you know…
%
of children and young people in the UK are neurodivergent
children were waiting for an ADHD assessment as of March 2025
%
of autistic children experience depression or anxiety
Leo’s Story
The decline of Leo’s mental health began in primary school, and he was talking about ending his life by Year 6 in primary school.
By the end of year 10 as GCSE’s approached the impact of school and previous lockdowns really became evident. Year 11 he stopped going to school altogether and did not leave his bedroom.
Help for young People
So many autistic people and their families face struggles throughout their lives because of a lack of understanding and support.
The Autistica Tips Hub is helping to fill that gap by providing evidence-based resources and tips on topics that matter the most to autistic people.