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Learning from lockdown - our policy recommendations

11 August 2020

We know that the Coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on the physical and mental health of autistic people. It's possible to learn from the pandemic and use this as an opportunity to develop...

New look and new priorities, making more of a difference

13 July 2020

We’ve changed how we look and how we work so we can make more of a difference for more autistic people. Our new strategy and look keeps our diverse community at the centre of everything that we do.

Autistica founder Dame Stephanie Shirley releases new book of speeches

03 November 2020

Covid-19 put life as we knew it on hold. For Autistica founder Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, it was an opportunity to gather together her favourite speeches into a book: So to Speak. She is kindly...

Mental Health

World Suicide Prevention Day

09 September 2020

Thursday 10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day, and this year the theme is connections. We will be sharing the latest research, insights from our community on how they stay connected, and the...

Blackbaud database breach

11 August 2020

We have been contacting our supporters to let them know that their data has been affected by a data security incident at Blackbaud, the firm who run our supporter database. We want to reassure you...

Autistica CEO announcement

02 July 2020

We’re delighted to announce that the next CEO of Autistica will be Dr James Cusack. After a comprehensive search process, the Autistica board of trustees were unanimous in selecting James to succeed...

IN THE NEWS: Autism deaths and Coronavirus

14 May 2020

Today the BBC has published comparative figures from the Care Quality Commission which examine deaths in care settings where autistic people and people with learning disabilities live. These figures...

Waiting for an autism diagnosis in the Coronavirus lockdown

05 May 2020

During the current Coronavirus pandemic, it is likely that diagnostic assessments for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions are put on hold. On this page, Dr Venkat Reddy shares advice for...

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