Autism Spectrum Wheel
The Autism Spectrum Wheel is a thoughtfully designed visual and reflective resource that supports a deeper, more nuanced understanding of autism.
Rather than presenting autism as a checklist or severity scale, this tool explores it as a profile of differences across key areas such as focus, communication, sensory experiences, relationships, processing, and regulation.
Each section of the wheel highlights how autistic individuals may experience the world differently, recognising both strengths and challenges, and emphasising that every person’s profile is unique and can shift over time depending on context, stress, and support . Accompanied by a detailed guide and practical worksheet, this resource encourages self-reflection, helping users identify patterns, understand their needs, and develop greater self-awareness.
Created by Amherst Psychology, this resource is ideal for individuals, clinicians, educators, and workplaces seeking a more affirming, strengths-based approach to understanding autism. It can be used independently or alongside therapy to support conversations around identity, accommodations, and wellbeing.




