Our events

Book Launch for ACE

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

Prudential RideLondon

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

Autism: The Real Impact

Panel discussion and fundraising event for the Autism Centre of Excellence
May 2018Read more

Liam and Grandad's adventure

Liam and David completed the Coast to Coast challenge in June 2018, raising over £1,700.Read more

Gwilym runs the London Marathon 2018

ART is delighted for runner Gwilym Renouf, as he completes this iconic event for the first time!Read more

April Autism Awareness 2018

From cakes to concerts, we enjoyed raising funds and awareness to help create a future where autistic people feel understood.Read more

Introducing the Autism Centre of Excellence

Introducing the Autism Centre of Excellence at Pushkin House
December 2017Read more

Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Inspiring panel discussion hosted by C. Hoare & Co.
April 2017Read more

Life, Animated

Partnering the UK premiere of powerful autism documentary
December 2016Read more

Asperger Syndrome in the Workplace: a different perspective

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright hosted an inspiring panel discussion
June 2016Read more

Latest

Are autistic people being misdiagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder?

A new study has shown that there is an overlap in the behaviour traits of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Autism. Could this mean people are receiving the wrong diagnosis?

What is autism?

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability, that can affects people's ability to communicate and build relationships.

The Autism Research Trust

We fund research to understand the causes of autism, improve diagnosis and explore interventions to ensure that autistic people receive the best possible support.

Our Priorities

Our goal is to support research that can help understand the causes of autism, improve the diagnosis and explore interventions to ensure that autistic people receive the best possible support.

Vulnerabilty and Mental Health

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.

What is the ACE?

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.

The Autism Research Centre

At the cutting edge of autism research, the Centre is based in Cambridge and led by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen.

Meet the team

Investigating the role of NRXN1 in autism

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.