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Promising new social communication therapy for toddlers (explained)

20 September 2021

Researchers have conducted a study to support babies and toddlers develop their natural communication and language skills. The results of the study were published today.

We're not getting it right on biological research

07 September 2021

At Autistica, we fund research that enables autistic people to live longer, happier, healthier lives. Because you – our community – have told us your priorities, we don’t fund research into the...

Research Partnership: Ensuring professionals have the skills and knowledge to support autistic people

03 September 2021

The Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People and/or People with a Learning Disability (2019) is an important Department of Health and Social Care policy. It details the skills and...

Research Partnership: Improving the autism diagnosis process for children

03 August 2021

Getting an autism diagnosis for a child can be difficult. The process usually begins with a family GP, but a child then needs to be seen by specialised professionals. They may then be assessed by...

Government Publishes New Autism Strategy

20 July 2021

The government's new national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021-26 has been released today. In it, the Department sets out a bold vision for how autistic people’s lives...

Research Partnership: Finding successful interventions to improve mental health conditions for autistic people

01 June 2021

Although autism is not a mental health condition, nearly three-quarters of autistic people have current or previous poor mental health such as stress, anxiety, or depression. This project will...

Research Partnership: Improving the accuracy and efficiency of autism assessment for adults

18 May 2021

There are over 560,000 autistic adults in the UK, and most of these are currently undiagnosed. These overlooked autistic adults are often misunderstood and marginalised, commonly experiencing mental...

New trustees join the Autistica board

15 April 2021

We are pleased to announce that two new trustees have agreed to join the Autistica Board.

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