Social enterprises to support autistic people

Bricks for Autism

This innovative programme uses Lego®-based therapy to develop social competence in young people on the autistic spectrum.Read more

Cambridge Autism Learning

COMING SOON... A learning platform with courses and resources for parents and carers of autistic children.Read more

The Transporters

An animated series helping young children to recognise emotions, by using animated vehicles with real human faces.Read 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.