Thank you to Dr Linda Buchan for this months Post-Diagnostic Support Group presentation, which was a final catchup before Christmas. Linda was also joined by Elliot and Reece, the Anime Amigo Nerd Consultants for their tips on which computer games and consoles were worth looking at.   For those who were unable to attend, please…

Calvin joined Nathan to donate huge amounts of supplies to the foodbank at the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool yesterday, which the lovely Alison gratefully received from Axia and the Gamers Lodge. 😊 Lucy Ridley Neurodevelopmental Diagnostician, Safeguarding Lead and Therapy Coordinator Share This Post:

The NHS has published the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Study, which shows that the prevalence of autistic adults in the UK remains at around one in 100 people. Our charity’s response is included below. NAS comment: Mel Merritt, Head of Policy and Campaigns at the National Autistic Society, said: “These figures show the prevalence of autistic…

The Autism Act 2009 is a law that says the Government must make an autism strategy, keep it up to date, and provide guidance for the NHS and local authorities about what they need to do. A House of Lords committee was formed in 2025 to review the Autism Act and to make recommendations about…

In its new report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’, the Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee calls on the government to launch a new autism strategy in July 2026 and identify priority outcomes, produce a costed, deliverable plan to achieve them, and make clear who is responsible and accountable…

The National Autistic Society Post A new report has been published by the Autism Act 2009 Committee, which makes clear that governments have failed to break down barriers for autistic people, who face a constant fight for support and unacceptable inequalities. To end 16 years of broken promises, the Government must act on the report’s…

This is the key conclusion reached by the House of Lords special inquiry committee on the Autism Act 2009 in its report ‘Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy’. Report: Time to deliver: The Autism Act 2009 and the new autism strategy (html) Report: Time to deliver: The Autism Act…

During yesterdays PDSG, a gentleman reminded me of an analogy I’d given with reference to Dr Luke Beardon’s “Autism+Environment=Outcome” equation 9 years ago! So I’m really pleased Ed had not only remembered it, but understood and appreciated it, which I am grateful for. I thought I’d repeat the story here as an individual post in…

Precision Medicine Project – Understanding the relationship between autism and hypermobility Background Hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) are connective tissue disorders characterised by pain, joint instability, dislocations, and fatigue. Autism is a complex developmental condition characterized by differences in social interaction, speech and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors. Epidemiological studies demonstrate…

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the quality, biases, and validity of evidence on maternal paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder (referred to as autism) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring. DESIGN Umbrella review of systematic reviews. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, along…

You can now apply to join our 2026-2028 Young Ambassador Programme! We are looking for: Young autistic people aged 18-25 Who want to learn more and get involved with running campaigns And are passionate about making society work for autistic people Does this sound like you or someone you know? More about the programme: Whether…

More dangerous anti-science from the US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy, now linking autism with circumcision. This is not based on any form of rigorous, robust research and could put lives at risk. This incessant focus on pseudo-scientific causes of autism means autistic people are forced to listen to the suggestion that they need to…