Centa Co has built Centa Co Companion - a wealth of tools and information plus a dedicated autism trained AI Agent.

Unique offerings of Centa Co  Companion:

- Access to our AI support agent 24/7

- Access to a multitude of resources including easy step guides 

- Human access and connection to professionals in Centa Co's large network

- Centa Co understands daily challenges that autistic individuals face - we know the territory 

- Brought to you by the same company that built the AutiQuest autism focused job interview tips app

- Based on 20 years of practical autism support 

- Postgraduate level neuroscience with autism speciality

- A trusted organisation with long-standing contracts with Medway Council, Kent County Council and the NHS 

- Subscription based and can cancel at any time

- Customer service direct to contact@centa-co.com

A unique combination of AI + Resources + Human Network is available - many AI tools are completely automated but with Centa Co Companion, if additional help is needed, perhaps following support from our AI Agent, subscribers may request assistance from the Centa Co network to help locate appropriate organisations and services.

We know there are seven big questions that are on the mind of most autistic individuals. When you subscribe, you receive these questions and answers in the body of the web page that you will access.

Here are 10 powerful reasons to subscribe to Centa Co Companion:

1. 🤖 Autism-aware AI support anytime

Centa Co Companion includes a specialised AI assistant designed to respond in autism-appropriate ways, helping you explore situations, questions, and challenges whenever you need support.

2. 🧠 Practical coping strategies

Access guidance and tools to help manage sensory overload, social situations, anxiety, and daily challenges.

3. 🗣 Real-life communication scripts

Get ready-to-use examples for situations like:

Asking for space

Explaining sensory overload

Declining invitations

Setting boundaries

4. 📚 A growing resource library

Subscribers gain access to guides, PDFs, tools, and curated resources focused on autism, wellbeing, and personal understanding.

5. 🔍 Help understanding yourself

Learn about autistic traits, thinking styles, and neurodiversity, helping you better understand how your mind works.

6. 🌍 Help navigating real-world situations

Whether it's work, relationships, services, or daily life, the Companion can help you think through situations step-by-step.

7. 🔗 Access to Centa Co’s network

Where appropriate, Centa Co may help signpost or connect you to organisations, professionals, or services that could assist you.

8. 💬 A safe space to ask questions

Some questions are hard to ask people. Centa Co Companion provides a private, judgement-free place to explore them.

9. 📈 New resources added regularly

The Companion portal will grow over time, with new tools, information, and support materials continually added.

10. 💙 Built by people who understand

Centa Co Companion is developed by Centa Co, an organisation with real experience supporting neurodivergent individuals in the community.

Primarily designed for those on the autism spectrum, at the heart of this resource is Centa Co's very own AI Agent. Available 24/7 and loaded with information based on our experience of supporting autistic individuals over 20 years, this digital support assistant will deliver autism appropriate responses to help with:

• Coping strategies

• Navigating situations 

• Developing self-understanding

Other resources include access to Centa Co's network of local professionals and organisations, easy step guides and autism assessments.

Cost is £15 per month - ability to cancel at any time.

Subscription link: https://buy.stripe.com/5kQ7sN6c13Dw0Fdexk7EQ03

Why do I get overwhelmed in busy places?

Why do loud noises bother me more than other people?

Why do I sometimes struggle to understand what people mean?

Why do I feel exhausted after socialising?

Why do I need time to think before responding?

Why do I replay conversations in my head afterwards?

Why do I sometimes feel emotionally overwhelmed?

Why do changes in plans make me anxious?

Why do I feel calmer when things are predictable?

Why do I prefer spending time alone sometimes?

What should I do when I feel sensory overload?

How can I calm down after too much noise?

Why do bright lights make me uncomfortable?

What can help when environments feel overwhelming?

How can I recover after sensory overload?

Why do certain textures bother me?

What tools can help reduce sensory stress?

How do I manage busy environments like supermarkets?

Why do crowds make me anxious?

What helps when I feel overstimulated?

What should I do when I feel overwhelmed?

How can I calm down when I feel anxious?

Why do I sometimes shut down emotionally?

What is an autistic shutdown?

What is an autistic meltdown?

How can I recover after a meltdown?

Why do strong emotions sometimes feel confusing?

What can help when I feel emotionally drained?

How can I regulate my emotions better?

What strategies help when stress builds up?

How do I start a conversation with someone?

How do I end a conversation politely?

What do I do if someone interrupts me?

How do I ask someone to stop a behaviour?

How do I tell someone I need space?

How do I respond if someone is being rude?

What do I do if I don’t understand a joke?

How do I handle awkward social situations?

How do I explain that I struggle socially?

How do I ask someone to repeat what they said?

How do I explain autism to someone?

How do I explain sensory overload to a friend?

How do I tell someone I need time to think?

How do I say no politely?

How do I decline an invitation without upsetting someone?

How do I explain my needs at work?

How do I tell someone when something is bothering me?

How do I express my feelings clearly?

How do I ask for help?

How do I explain that I process information differently?

How do I ask for reasonable adjustments at work?

What adjustments might help autistic people at work?

How do I handle meetings that feel overwhelming?

What can I do if my workplace is too noisy?

How do I manage workplace stress?

How do I explain autism to my employer?

How do I manage college or university environments?

How do I stay organised with tasks?

What strategies help with focus and concentration?

How do I deal with misunderstandings at work?

How do I maintain friendships?

How do I tell someone when I need time alone?

Why do relationships sometimes feel confusing?

How do I communicate better with family members?

What should I do if someone misunderstands me?

How do I explain autism to my partner?

How do I handle conflict calmly?

How do I rebuild relationships after misunderstandings?

How do I set personal boundaries?

How do I ask someone to respect my needs?

How can I create routines that work for me?

What helps when plans change suddenly?

How can I organise my day better?

How do I manage energy levels throughout the day?

How do I prepare for stressful situations?

How do I make busy environments easier to handle?

What helps when I feel mentally tired?

How do I manage time effectively?

What helps when my brain feels overloaded?

How can I create a calming environment at home?

Is it normal for autistic people to avoid eye contact?

Is it normal to feel socially exhausted?

Why do I feel different from other people?

How can I build confidence?

How do I accept my autistic traits?

What strengths do autistic people often have?

How can I focus on my abilities rather than difficulties?

How do I stop worrying about being judged?

How can I develop self-understanding?

How do I explain my strengths to others?

Where can I find autism support services?

How do I find a therapist who understands autism?

What organisations support autistic people?

How can I connect with other autistic people?

How do I access workplace support?

How do I find advocacy services?

How do I ask professionals for help?

What support options exist for autistic adults?

How can I learn more about autism?

Where can I go when I need guidance or support?

For this last section, Centa Co  can also direct you to specific people and organisations through Centa Co Companion Connection Network, which is part of your subscription - see below

Centa Co Companion is not only a resource hub — it also connects subscribing members to Centa Co’s wider network of 100's of professionals, organisations and opportunities in Medway, Kent and London. In fact, having 25,000 LinkedIn connections, we also have many connections nationally and internationally.

🌐 Centa Co Connection Network helps you connect with:

• Therapists and counsellors 

• Solicitors 

• Homelessness organisations 

• Local organisations

• Community groups

• Supported Living organisations 

• Learning disability organisations 

• Autism organisations 

• Occupational and speech therapists

• Social services funding for day support

• Employment opportunities

• Volunteers / mentors

• Advocacy organisations 

• Education opportunities

Job interviews are cruelly loaded against autistic job seekers and we've done something about it. This 100,000 word app provides hundreds of tips on how to navigate job interviews. 

Also contains handy checklists, audio resources and copy and paste email templates.

The app was designed and developed employing the input of autistic individuals.

Available for iPhone & Android:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/interview-tips-autism-focused/id1575266130

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autiquest

autiquest.com

AutiQuest is a division of Centa Co.

If you subscribe to Centa Co Companion, we will give you access to this app as part of your subscription.