Yellow Ladybugs

Yellow Ladybugs is an Autistic-led non-government organisation with strong bridges to the community. We are dedicated to the happiness, success and celebration of autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals. We believe all autistic individuals deserve to be recognised, valued, accepted and supported in order to realise their full potential. We are committed to shining a light on the internalised presentation and often misunderstood presentation commonly seen in autistic girls and women. Yellow Ladybugs runs regular informal social events for autistic girls, generally between the ages of five and sixteen. Our events bring our members together in an inclusive, fun and sensory-friendly setting. Underpinning every Yellow Ladybugs event, our mission is to foster a sense of belonging for all our autistic girls, to help them connect with their tribe, and to instil a sense of autistic pride within our community. We are also committed to changing the common misperceptions about autism, ensuring autistic girls, women and gender diverse individuals are properly supported. We actively seek to address the many challenges our community face, including barriers to diagnosis, lack of inclusion in school and employment and access to support services.