A short guide
What is a digital autism passport?
A clear, shareable summary of what someone needs to feel safe and understood, so school, healthcare, and carers do not have to guess.
The simple answer
A digital autism passport (sometimes called an autism support passport or SEN passport) is a living document that explains sensory needs, communication preferences, triggers, and what helps. Families and professionals use it so people do not have to re-explain the same information at every school meeting, hospital visit, or new setting.
Unlike a paper booklet that gets lost or goes out of date, a digital autism passport stays in one place. You can update it when needs change, print a PDF when you need a hard copy, and share a secure link or QR code with only the people who need to see it.
Why families use one
Autistic children and adults often meet new people in high-pressure moments: a supply teacher, a busy A&E, an airport security queue. In those moments it is hard to explain sensory overload, communication preferences, or what calms someone down.
An autism passport does that explaining for you. It gives the other person a respectful, practical starting point, so support can begin sooner, with less stress for everyone.
Where an autism passport helps
One passport. Clearer support across the places that matter.
School and college
Help teachers and support staff understand sensory needs, communication preferences, and what helps in class.
Healthcare appointments
Give clinicians a clear picture before the appointment, so less explaining under stress.
Everyday sharing
Share a secure link or QR code with carers, family, or anyone who needs to understand your needs quickly.
What usually goes in one
Capture the essentials once. Share only what each person needs to see.
- Sensory needs and what overwhelms
- How you communicate best
- Triggers and calming strategies
- School and healthcare support notes
- An emergency card you can print or share
Why digital helps
Paper passports are useful, but they get left in bags, go out of date, or get shared more widely than intended. A digital autism passport stays current, and you choose who can open each link, and when that access ends.
How Autismy fits in
Autismy is built to make a digital autism passport simple: create one in minutes, keep it private by default, and share only what you choose with school, healthcare, or anyone who needs to understand your needs faster.