Real-life stories

Having an autistic member of the family affects everyone: parents, grandparents, siblings, children and extended family members. The pressure can be enormous in the struggle to navigate life in this new way.

The below stories are about the journeys of individuals - adults as well as children - following an autism diagnosis. By sharing these unique and personal experiences we hope to inform and inspire others.

Rover's story

By his father, RobertRead more

Luke's story

By his father, AndrewRead more

My Son

By his mother, LedaRead more

David's story

Told by himself, diagnosed as an adultRead more

William's story

By his mother, LisaRead more

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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.

Gwilym Renouf

Ran the London Marathon 2018

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?

Rover's story

By his father, Robert

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.

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.

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.