Renowned speakers on Autism, Professor Rita Jordan OBE and Ros Blackburn, will host a lecture and a question and answer session at the University of Worcester later this month. The
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New National Autistic Society (NAS) figures released to coincide with World Autism Awareness Day today show that more people in the UK are aware of autism than ever before. But
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The Scottish Parliament has become the first public building in Scotland to receive an Autism Access award from the National Autistic Society. The Presiding Officer, Rt Hon Tricia Marwick MSP
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This statutory guidance shows how local authorities and NHS organisations should carry out their responsibilities under the Autism Act 2009 to develop services that support and meet the needs of
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A new study by researchers from Goldsmiths and City University found parents in the UK are waiting up to three and a half years to receive a diagnosis that their
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‘No voice unheard, no right ignored’ is a Department of Health consultation for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. The consultation explores options on issues such as
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New proposals to strengthen the rights of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions are to be put forward to the public to “end the horror of families
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Autism is almost entirely genetic in origin, according to new research which suggests the condition is more heritable than previously thought. Genetic influence on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was estimated
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Children and young people with learning difficulties are set to benefit from a new £5 million research and support centre opened in Edinburgh. The Salvesen Mindroom centre is a collaboration
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A new information and signposting service that covers a wide range of information needs for adults with autism was launched by Northern Ireland Health Minister Jim Wells. The Belfast Adult
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