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The Cambridge-Montreal Neurological Institute Autism Research Collaboration

ART awarded funding for a partnership between The Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) at McGill University and the University of Cambridge. They have partnered to establish collaborative research and training opportunities in neuroscience. The goal of these projects is to foster scientific excellence through collaboration.
Our top autism and research stories of 2019

Our most popular autism news stories of the year.
Festive fundraising for ART

Whether you’re a social butterfly or a shopping enthusiast, there are still ways you can raise money to transform the lives of autistic people this Christmas.
Auction winner meets ART patron Jools Holland!

Ryan McDonnell enjoyed a night of 'Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra', plus a personal 'Meet and Greet' with the music star...

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.
Rover's story

By his father, Robert
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
Bricks for Autism: LEGO-based therapy for children

Bricks for Autism is a social venture that aims at supporting children with communication and learning disabilities through a therapy of building LEGO models. And whilst helping children with autism develop key skills, it also helps funding vital research.
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.