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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMBITIOUS ABOUT AUTISM​

We’re in our third year of helping broaden public understanding of autism. For many autistic people, clothes can help with sensory regulation and be a source of comfort that helps their daily routines. However, when wearing garments that are not designed for their particular sensorial needs – like the school uniform – it makes getting through school, a daily struggle.

Visit our partner’s hub to support the clothing needs of autistic students and take the #MoreThanJustClothes pledge
The more than just clothes
For 96% of autistic pupils, their school experience is impacted by their uniform. The sensory challenges they face negatively impacts their focus, participation and enjoyment at school.
We created the Unbearable Blazer to raise awareness of how school uniform can feel to pupils with clothing sensitivities and bring to life the discomfort of autistic pupils. Learn how you can help support autistic pupils in schools by taking the #MoreThanJustClothes pledge.

PERSONAL STORIES

  • LANI’S STORY

    Meet Lani, a 14-year-old autistic girl, who finds comfort through her treasured hoodie.
    Watch The Film
    LANI’S STORY

  • COZZIE’S STORY

    Meet Cozzie, an autistic teen, who finds focus through her favourite football top. 
    Watch The Film
    COZZIE’S STORY

  • THE UNBEARABLE BLAZER​ ​

    We wanted to raise awareness of just how much daily uniform can impact autistic pupils and their educational outcomes.
    Watch The Film
    personal stories

YOU CAN HELP DRIVE CHANGE

We have created the More Than JUST Clothes pledge so you can better recognise the clothing needs of autistic people. Take the More Than Just Clothes pledge today.

TAKE THE PLEDGE
BEST WAYS TO WASH

BEST WAYS TO WASH

For many autistic people, clothes are more than just clothes, so keeping those special items looking and feeling the same for longer really matters. With years of laundry expertise and a wealth of handy tips, Vanish can help do just that, keeping clothes consistently safe and stain-free, wash after wash.

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HELP US EXPAND OUR SUPPORT

So far, we have donated £100,000 to support the clothing needs of autistic people. To help improve their school experience and implement a more flexible uniform approach, we are inviting everyone to take the #MoreThanJUSTClothes pledge and help to make the needs of autistic students heard.
Take the pledge
Reasons to take the pledge

Me, My Autism & i

  • ME, MY AUTISM & I

    As seen on Channel 4, our film blends drama and documentary to tell one girl’s story.
    WATCH THE FILM
    ME, MY AUTISM & I

  • THE EXHIBITION

    An exhibition exploring how clothing can make the world a little more comfortable for autistic girls.
    Read The Article
    THE EXHIBITION

  • ME, MY STUFF & I

    In partnership with Channel 4 and 4Studio, watch more stories unfold.
    Watch The FIlm
    ME, MY STUFF & I
*Based on a survey of Ambitious' network, 350 people, 2024.