Broadcaster and journalist, Anne Atkins, launches her novel 'An Elegant Solution', the protagonist of which is autistic, with a percentage of proceeds to ACE.Read more
We fund research to understand the causes of autism, improve diagnosis and explore interventions to ensure that autistic people receive the best possible support.Read more
Several psychological theories have attempted to explain why autistic individuals are predisposed to talent, but few studies have used neuroimaging to investigate common brain features that may underlie the exceptional cognitive capabilities characteristic of people with savant skills. This pilot study represents the first step in disentangling what the neuroanatomical and functional similarities and differences are.Read more
1000 genes and many genetic variants may cause autism, yet so far less than 100 genes and 5 common genetic variants have been linked to autism. By conducting a genome-wide association meta-anaylsis of autistic traits in the general population we hope to accelerate this genetic variant discovery to further our understanding of autism, and help improve diagnosisRead more
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Ran the London Marathon 2018Read more
Find out more about this iconic 100-mile cycling event which takes place on Sunday 4th August 2019. ART has two places so sign up now!Read more
Panel discussion and fundraising event for the Autism Centre of Excellence May 2018Read more
Researchers will use the National Pupil Database (NPD) and linked social care databases to examine vulnerability of children with recorded autism special educational needs (SEN) in comparison to children with other SEN and no SENRead more
Tackling a sensitive but incredibly important topic, this research will look to inform us about possible reasonable adjustments that could be made in order that lawyers, judges and the court system conduct fair trials when autistic individuals are involved.Read more
In the first study of its kind in the UK, the Clinical Practice Research Database will be used to specifically investigate the association between cancer and autism in a UK population.Read more
This project comprises of three smaller studies looking at the levels of hormones alongside cognitive testing, physical measurements and scans, to understand what causes variation in autistic traits in the general population and why autism is more common in boys.Read more
Liam and David recently completed the Coast to Coast challenge, cycling 35 miles per day, raising over £1,700 for ART! This is their story.Read more
ART is delighted for runner Gwilym Renouf, as he completes this iconic event for the first time!Read more
The use of oxytocin as an aid to help autistic people in social situations is not fully tested. This study will inform any decision as to whether it should be made widely available to autistic adults.Read more
From cakes to concerts, we enjoyed raising funds and awareness to help create a future where autistic people feel understood.Read more
This project looks to fill the gaps in our knowledge about the role of the Neurexin 1 gene in autism using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology.Read more
Without you, there wouldn't be an Autism Research Trust. Together we can fund the cutting edge research that is needed to better support people with autism.Read more
The first of its kind here in the UK, the Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) will be a unique and very special collaboration between autistic people and their families, the work of world-class researchers and excellent clinical services.Read more
This project will test if specific sex steroid hormones are associated with autistic spectrum conditions, which will help our understanding of the causes of autism and may lead to ways to earlier diagnose autism in children.Read more
We're looking to develop a antenatal test for autism that would enable early detection, early monitoring and early intervention.Read more
Ran the Red Car Half Marathon 2017Read more
Rob cycled the 2017 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100Read more
Ran the Thames Path Challenge 2017Read more