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
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
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
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 MarathonRead more
Rob cycled the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100Read more
Ran the Thames Path ChallengeRead more
Ran the South Coast Challenge 2016Read more
Ran the Virgin Money London Marathon 2016Read more
We are excited to fund the development of an online course to help parents and carers help autistic children to learn to speak.Read more
This study will look at effects of hormones on autism-associated genes, and enable the discovery of novel genes that might play a greater role to contribute to the phenotype of the condition.Read more
ART is delighted for runner Gwilym Renouf, as he completes this iconic event for the first time!Read more
Both Liam and his grandfather are autistic. Together they want to fundraise to improve the lives of autistic people of all ages.Read more
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The research aims to get a broad but detailed representation of types of vulnerability experienced by autistic children and adults, and documate those that may be risk factors for developing anxiety and depression.Read more