Autistic Young Experts Panel

Since 2016, this group of young people, ages 17-25, have shared their voices and lived experiences to steer, influence and advise the work we do.

As well as advising on AET materials and strategy, Panel members speak at events, co-deliver training and support autism education networks.

Who are the Autistic Young Experts?

The Panel is made up of 15 autistic young people from across England.

Each has different experiences of education, and of being autistic.

Education types vary, and include home education, mainstream, specialist, alternative provision, college and university.

While all are autistic, that doesn’t make their experiences the same. Many have struggled with education, and don’t want that to be the experience for other autistic young people.