I dream of the day when autism is better understood.
- Lisa, whose son is autistic
Right now, autistic people and their families suffer largely in silence often without basic human rights being met – such as the right to good health, dignity, education, and employment.
The health, care and education systems upon which autistic people depend, are starved of the science they need to make good choices consistently. Diagnosis is slow; interventions, education and care inconsistent; and the average life expectancy for autistic adults is just 40.
The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge will turn world-class research into world-class services by harnessing the strengths of Cambridge University, together with a selection of excellent national and international partners, to thoroughly support autistic people and their families.
"I want to see a seamless clinical pathway, for toddlers, children, teenagers, and adults, getting a timely diagnosis – within weeks, not months or years – and receiving quality support at any point in their lives, when they need it." - Professor Simon Baron-Cohen
With your support, we have a chance to boost autism research while transforming the lives of autistic people and their families.
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Together, we'll help transform the career prospects of autistic people through the Life Skills and Autism at Work programme. Read more
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Thank you for your interest in supporting this important cause, to help boost autism research and transform the lives of autistic people and their families. If you would like to make a large donation which you would prefer to discuss in person, please get in touch with the team. Together we can create a world where autistic people are respected, valued and empowered. Read more