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Image of a teenager being comforted by his mother - 1% of school children are now being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder

Autism Speaks is the only charity in the UK raising funds for research into the causes of autism, so that we can improve the quality of life for those living with this confusing and isolating condition

LATEST NEWS

Adult with autism

Research Update

Department of Health announces Adult Autism Strategy.  Research will look at numbers of adults with autism and transitions challenges for young people.

 

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Report

Oxford University study supports theory that rise in autism is related to increase in diagnosis

Research funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests that many children diagnosed with severe language disorders in the 1980s and 1990s would today be diagnosed as having autism.

 

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Golfer Ernie Els

Pro-golfer Ernie Els, teams up with Autism Speaks.

 

Ernie, whose five year old son Ben has been diagnosed with autism, teams with Autism Speaks on his PGA tour.

 

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Jonathan Taylor

Fundraiser of the month

Jonathan Taylor, MD of the Commodities Trading Floor of Barclays Capital, raised over £10,000 for Autism Speaks by growing his hair and then having it shaved off!   Read about Jonathan.

news report from Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

News report

Latest report measures the national cost of autism to the UK at £28 billion a year. Read The economic consequence of autism in the UK (opens new window)

 

Community channel

Documentary about autism

Parents Steve and Parool Jeppeson have an autistic son called Stian.  They are given the unique opportunity to meet the scientists on the forefront of autism research in a hope to find out more about Stian’s condition.  ‘What Can Science Do for Me – Autism’ is a must watch programme.   Watch online here (opens new window)