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Discover Lecture Series - Understanding mental health in autism

10 April 2018

Autism and mental health experts speak about anxiety, depression and suicide and encourage people to get involved in research.

Mental Health

5 ways to transform mental health in autism

29 November 2017

Mental health is the number one research priority for autistic people and their families. But currently only 3% of autism research globally focuses on mental health.

Work placements at Deutsche Bank for autistic graduates

09 April 2018

Following another successful scheme in 2017, Deutsche Bank is offering paid work placement opportunities for recent UK-based graduates on the autism spectrum.

Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

Government to make early death top priority for autism policy

05 April 2018

We are delighted to see the Government announce that “reducing the gap in life expectancy for autistic people” is their top autism priority.

We are on the phone to fund a different future for autism

15 March 2018

This World Autism Awareness Month, we are running a telephone fundraising campaign, speaking to potential regular donors about our work.

Blood and urine test for autism

20 February 2018

A new study is claiming to have found a new blood and urine test for autism. We think that some of the media has over-hyped the science.

Your ten tips for a Calmer Christmas

06 December 2017

We are campaigning for a Calmer Christmas. Our scientists are researching how to help children and adults cope better with social anxiety, uncertainty and sensory overload at Christmas.

Paul and Emilia's Christmas Story

05 December 2017

My name is Paul. I hope you share my vision that research can change things. If you've watched my video you will have some idea of why a visit to Santa is a major undertaking or why we can't have...

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