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IN THE NEWS: It is too early to say that this pill can help autistic children

30 January 2020

Many newspapers have covered a story this week that a cheap pill called Bumetanide could be used to help autistic children. The research study which started this story has a number of weaknesses. It...

Mental Health, Physical Health

Report finds autistic people are being failed of basic human rights

01 November 2019

A Government report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights shows major failings in the human rights of autistic people and those with learning disabilities in mental health hospitals.

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...

IN THE NEWS: Autism and the effects of screen time

20 April 2020

An article has been published today about a research study investigating the effects of screen time on young children. We wanted to share our views on this study and the facts behind a misleading...

The world after Coronavirus

20 April 2020

The Coronavirus crisis presents different but profound, and troubling challenges for everyone, particularly many autistic people. That’s why we are providing support today through our information...

Impacts of Coronavirus for autistic employees

23 March 2020

This information is for employers. It aims to help you understand the range of challenges that autistic employees and job seekers may be facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

We are recruiting board apprentices

12 February 2020

We are looking to recruit two apprentices to our board of trustees. They will gain first-hand experience and training. We hope this will increase the number of board-ready autistic people who can...

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