AUTISM NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2025 COMMENT

Student study Recent research has found that autistic students in college have dramatically higher rates of anxiety and depression. About two-thirds had anxiety and nearly half depression. More

Understanding needed A campaigner whose daughter died in a mental health hospital is proposing a new law to give medical staff extra training on autism in women. Lindsey Bridges, from Bournemouth, was in the House of Commons last month to advocate for Lolly's Law. More

History of discrimination How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong is the title of a new book written by the playwright and drama director Stephen Unwin, its story goes from the Greeks and Romans to the 21st century. Much of it is a history of the misunderstanding, hatred and appalling mistreatment experienced by endless millions of people. More

Masking Some autistic teens often adopt behaviours to mask their diagnosis in social settings. School staff need more skills in identifying autistic young people who are ‘masking’. Research from Drexel University More

Autism, the law and me Detective Chief Inspector Becky Davies of Devon & Cornwall Police reflects on her promotion journey as an autistic and ADHD female officer. More

Great pick Elliot Gordon, who is autistic cleans the streets of his neighbourhood every single day, rain or shine. He began his mission four years ago and now spends most of his free time removing litter. The streets are looking cleaner and his grateful neighbours have taken notice. More

Cycle support Due to the balance and coordination challenges associated with autism, some autistic children never learn to ride a bike. A new guide for parents might help. More