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Dimensions has 15 years’ experience hosting autism friendly environments, and along the way we’ve learned a thing or two…

Survey results

80%

of people with autism have felt excluded from their local community

60%

worry about being judged by, and not understood by, other people

50%

of people say autism cinema is the only normal thing they can do

Our research found that staff training, tolerance of noise and understanding from the public are the key adjustments for an autism friendly space.

750k

number of visits to autism friendly cinema screenings

300+

autism friendly cinemas awarded

250+

participants at in person inclusion workshops

90% of people would be more likely to visit their local library if some autism friendly adjustments were made.

90% of people would go to autism friendly cinema screenings more, if there were a wider variety of films and times.

1/100 people in the UK are autistic – a figure that’s estimated to be much higher.

1.2m
An estimated 1.2 million people are autistic, in England alone.
The Lancet

Staff came away feeling more confident and equipped with practical skills to ensure our guests have an enjoyable and inclusive experience. Many have already put these new skills into practice, and we’ve received some fantastic feedback from autistic visitors.

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