autism research and guidance

Having an autistic spectrum disorder, learning disability, or mental health problem should not prohibit someone from enjoying cultural events such as theatre. A playhouse in Nottingham is using theatre to facilitate discussion and tackle stigma.

Recent research shows that therapeutic horse riding has many benefits for autistic children: from a reduction in hyperactivity, to an improvement in word fluency. 

Explores whether CBT can be adapted and used effectively for people with learning disabilities. 

Toolkit for accommodating neurodivergent workers is created for employers.

A company behind a non-profit actor training academy and casting agency for neurodivergent actors proposes new guidelines to make film and television more inclusive.

Why it’s important to recognise individuals and organisations who are making a difference to autistic people and their families.

The number of pupils in primary, secondary and special schools identified as having an autism spectrum condition increased by 55% between 2012 and 2016, new figures have revealed.

A nationwide online study has been launched that aims to understand why autistic people may be more at risk of depression and suicide than the general population.

The proportion of autistic people who are in full-time paid work has stagnated for the past decade at just under 16%, and a charity has called for the government to intervene to tackle this.

An early intervention that aims to help parents communicate better with their autistic child has been shown to reduce the severity of symptoms – and this continued for 6 years after the end of treatment, a study has found.