Our events

Prudential RideLondon

Find out more about this iconic 100-mile cycling event which took place in the heart of London on Sunday 29th July! Leslie Chitauro cycled for ART this year. You next?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 recently completed the Coast to Coast challenge, cycling 35 miles per day, raising over £1,700 for ART! This is their story.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

Job vacancy: help us improve the criminal justice system

What happens when autistic people face the criminal justice system? A new job opportunity to look into the experience of autistic people in the criminal justice system.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome are more likely to have a child with autism

A new study concluded that women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a 2.3% chance of having an autistic child, compared with the 1.7% chance for mothers without the condition.

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?

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.

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.

Meet the team

Recruiting volunteers for a speech course study for parents

We are recruiting volunteers for a study to support parents in improving their autistic children's speech. Would you take part?

The Autism Research Centre

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

What is autism?

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

Volunteers needed!

Help us understand the experiences of autistic people and their heath, by filling out a 20 minute survey. You don't have to be on the spectrum to take part! The survey is for everyone who wants to help.

8 research projects funded in 2018

Since the beginning of the year we were able to fund eight pioneering research projects, which will help us to better understand autism and inspire solutions to support autistic people and their families.