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We're working with the video games industry

17 April 2019

As part of World Autism Awareness Month, we've set out our commitment to working with the video games industry for better research, inclusion and awareness.

The making of #UnderstandMore

03 April 2019

Our #UnderstandMore film for World Autism Awareness Day was created with members of our Insight Group and narrated by autistic actor Jules Robertson. Here's how we went from survey, to workshop to...

Focus on strengths as well as challenges

07 October 2019

When we talk about autism we often focus on the challenges that autistic people face. But we know that they have strengths. Focusing on these can be beneficial. We've worked with Curtin University in...

Epilepsy

Working with Epilepsy Research UK to tackle epilepsy in autism crisis

24 July 2019

Autistica and Epilepsy Research UK today announce a unique lifesaving collaboration to improve epilepsy treatment for autistic people.

Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

Autistica brings together neurodevelopmental charities to form Embracing Complexity Coalition

24 May 2019

This week, in Parliament we launched a coalition of leading UK charities who have come together to improve outcomes for people with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Facts behind the film

31 March 2019

Our #UnderstandMore film released for World Autism Awareness Week was developed with autistic people and family members. The scenes were based on real experiences from the group who advised the film....

Communication, Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

Autism Strategy recommendations

20 February 2019

We’ve worked with autistic people, researchers and health professionals to develop a set of recommendations for policy makers who are reviewing the English Autism Strategy. What is the Autism...

Communication, Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

NHS Plan commits to “happier, healthier, longer lives”

07 January 2019

Today NHS England published its Long Term Plan - stating how £20 billion will be spent on improving NHS services over the next 5-10 years. For the first time, NHS England has made improving...

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