Autism Act 2009 Committee On Wednesday 10 June, the House of Lords will debate the report of the Committee on the Autism Act 2009. The Committee recommended that the Government urgently deliver the new autism strategy, so it’s ready to…

30 Years Of The Journal Autism: How Far Have We Come And What Is Next? June 2026 marks the thirtieth birthday of the journal Autism and this special collection celebrates that incredible milestone. Our current journal Editors have selected articles…

Tourettes Action have launched their #NoChoice Awareness Campaign Film for Tourettes Awareness month. You can watch the film below or click the image to the right, or visit their website here. I am also performing 30 space hopper races in…

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A new report on systemic change Rising autism diagnosis rates have been the subject of debate across policy and public affairs. The Government in England has commissioned an Independent Review to explore the factors behind rising diagnosis, across autism, ADHD,…

Huge thanks to Jacqui Brett for her brilliant presentation on the launch of our Dyspraxia Centre of Excellence (DCOE).   The DCoE will be appearing on our website in the near future, and the full set of slides are included…

Do you have experience of claiming or caring for someone who receives Personal Independence Payments (PIP)? If so, there is an important opportunity for you to share your experiences with the Government. PIP is a benefit meant to cover the…

I am recruiting participants to take part in listening assessments at the University of Salford. We are looking for clinically diagnosed autistic people who consider themselves noise sensitive and neurotypical “normal hearing” people. The assessments are in person and will…

It’s important to make sure autistic pupils’ needs are fully understood by the Government. We want to make sure you get a chance to have your say about the Government’s planned changes to SEND provision in schools. The Department for…

Experts comment on an interim report commissioned by Health Secretary Wes Streeting into the rise in ADHD and Autism, as reported by the Times. Dr Amanda Roestorf, Director of Research at Autistica, said: “The interim review of the prevalence of…

The Government has published its interim report of the independent review into the prevalence of autism, mental health and ADHD. We are concerned that not only are autistic people’s needs clearly not being met, but that this review is fuelling…

We’re pleased to announce our updated appointments and pricing from April. We will be offering a broader range of appointment types, making these more accessible for our guests. And that’s not all…We also have the launch of something very exciting…