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The Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Cambridge

I dream of the day when autism is better understood.

- Lisa, whose son has autism

A centre to transform autism services

There are 700,000 autistic people in the UK, but there is no consistent, coordinated approach for them to get the right support. In fact, some of them receive no support at all. We are determined to change this. And we need your help.

A centre for research and for autistic people

Working with the University of Cambridge, the ACE will be the first national clinical and research centre for autistic people in the UK. It will bring a unique mix of compassionate and experienced professionals together under one roof, to support autistic people across the spectrum, whatever their age, life stage or challenge.

"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

Our vision for the ACE

An ambitious project

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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Access to a fulfilling career

Access to a fulfilling career

Together, we'll help transform the career prospects of autistic people through the Life Skills and Autism at Work programme. Read more

Published: 21st October, 2019

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Coyne

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Transforming autism services

Transforming autism services

Find out how your support can help us revolutionise support for autistic people, through research. Read more

Published: 12th September, 2019

Updated: 9th April, 2020

Author: Elizabeth Coyne

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Support the Autism Centre of Excellence

Support the Autism Centre of Excellence

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

Published: 21st February, 2018

Updated: 23rd June, 2020

Author: Charlotte Anderson

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