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A positive step in developing understanding: the Lancet Commission Report

07 December 2021

In February 2020, when the world was a very different place and I was still Autistica’s director of science, I was invited down to London to join a Lancet Commission on 'the future of care and...

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Autistica partners with Yogscast for Jingle Jam 2021

06 December 2021

We are delighted to be one of the designated charities that streamers can raise funds for as part of the 10th Anniversary Jingle Jam event this December.

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Commons debate calls for more investment in autism research

17 November 2021

Former Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP, led a debate in the House of Commons yesterday calling for "a sea change" in funding for support and treatment for autism and...

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Autistica publishes new post-diagnosis support plan

16 November 2021

Too many autistic people are abandoned after diagnosis with zero effective support. Today, we're publishing the Autistica Support Plan, the first step in achieving our visionary and ambitious 2030...

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Autistica appoints new chair

02 November 2021

We’re delighted to announce that Stephen Boyle will be our new chair of trustees. He takes over from Gill Ackers this Thursday, 4 November. Gill's had a significant influence on our work since...

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Tribute to Sir Michael Rutter

28 October 2021

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our patron Professor Sir Michael Rutter. Sir Michael was a consultant psychiatrist at the Maudsley Hospital and a professor of developmental...

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