Autism in adults
Most autistic people are adults. We’re understanding autism at every age to improve diagnosis, support and services.
Autism affects the way people communicate and experience the world around them.
Autism is a spectrum of developmental conditions, including Asperger’s Syndrome.
Every autistic person is different. Some are able to learn, live and work independently, whiile many have learning differences or co-occurring health conditions that require specialist support.
Autism can be diagnosed at any age and affects males and females. Common symptoms of autism are
Spotting the very first signs of autism in 6 month old babies means we can offer early support and diagnosis
Understanding that each autistic person is different helps identify diverse challenges and strengths
Focusing on the key challenges of mental health, physical health, language and epilepsy to make a difference to the lives of autistic people
Most autistic people are adults. We’re understanding autism at every age to improve diagnosis, support and services.
We’re developing and testing self-help tools for autistic people and their families.
PECS is widely used but there is limited research to show its effectiveness. We will conduct a randomised trial to understand how parents can use PECS at home.
Paul and Emilia
We’ve invested over £10 million in life-changing and life-saving science
We kickstarted a global response to appalling rates of early death in autistic people
We were one of the first organisations in the world to carry out adulthood research
Rhi, an autistic woman diagnosed late in life, offers some communication tips