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Announcing the appointment of Elizabeth Archer as Chief Executive

13 April 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Archer will be joining our organisation as chief executive on 22 June 2026.  Elizabeth Archer, known as ‘Ed’ to many ...

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Meet the cast of Autistic. So what?

09 April 2026

Meet the neurodivergent cast featured in our short film Autistic. So what?

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How we made Autistic. So what?

07 April 2026

Changing attitudes is both an art and a science. Autistic. So what?, our campaign for World Autism Acceptance Month united people with numerous kinds of experti...

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Our response to the government’s interim report into assessment and support

01 April 2026

Yesterday, the government launched its interim report into the rising demands for autism and ADHD assessment and mental health services. This was swiftly follow...

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Have you had a recent health check? Take part in our focus group

19 March 2026

Have you been to a health check recently? Or perhaps you are a parent or carer of someone who has? If so, we would like you to take part in a focus group.

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Autism isn't one thing. And the science shows why.

12 March 2026

A recent interview with Professor Uta Frith in Tes has reignited debate about how people understand autism. The discussion matters because how we define autism ...

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