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What happened? 2025 was a monumentally challenging year for US scientists in general and for autism researchers in particular. Take a look at The Autism Science Foundation’s research round-up. More
Reading between the lines A new study sheds light on the effectiveness of multiple strategies designed to enhance social inferential reading comprehension for young autistic students. More That’s magic A young south Warwickshire entrepreneur and autism advocate is celebrating his latest accolade after being voted Best Wedding Magician. The news also follows the launch of Angus's first book 'Naughty or Neurodiverse: An Aspie's Road To Magic' following his journey from misunderstood child to professional magician. More Town tales Autism Friendly Killarney has launched a new six-part video series showcasing how the town’s community, schools, event organisers and businesses are working together to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for autistic people. More Beautiful mind From dismantling online games as a child to uncovering real-world vulnerabilities, Katie Paxton-Fear explains how autism, curiosity, and a rejection of ambiguity shaped her path into ethical hacking. More Award due Dr Judith Gould has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours List 2026. Dr Gould’s partnership with the late Dr Lorna Wing OBE in the 1970s led to the concept of the autism ‘spectrum’, a foundation of public understanding which changed the way the world viewed autism. More Rock on Ultimate Thunder, a Leeds-based group of musicians with learning disabilities and autism, is campaigning to raise new funds for their behind-the-scenes documentary. More Picture news Temple Grandin is one of four new portraits at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., showcasing this year’s recipients of the Portrait of a Nation award for their transformative contributions to American history and culture. More Stage set An autistic student who "communicates through dance" has earned a place at a top UK dance school. Ross Hoey, 20, from Glasgow, achieved a dream spot at the highly prestigious Rambert School in London. Ross, who is also dyslexic, graduated from Glasgow Clyde College where his dazzling performances as an HND Dance Artist developed him into a gifted dancer and choreographer. More Health help Dental experts have teamed up with the parents of autistic youngsters to create an online advice centre to help them look after their children's teeth. More Correlation isn’t causation Is there a link between autism and being transgender? While transgender people are more likely to be diagnosed with autism, there is no proven causation between the two. Autism, like gender dysphoria, has no one single cause, but can be attributed to multiple genetic, biological, and environmental factors. More Alternative facts A major new review has put hundreds of alternative autism treatments under the microscope—and most didn’t hold up. More
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Revealing numbers The increased rates of autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions are evidence of decades of unmet need argues Rowan Humphries-Massey. More
Identity question A recent US study has concluded that there is no consensus as to whether individuals with autism prefer identity first language. More Accurate picture? In recent years, the way autism is portrayed in media has become a subject of intense scrutiny and discussion. Numerous pundits argue that these representations often fail to encapsulate the reality of the autistic experience. More History lesson A strange and largely forgotten trip to the USSR in 1963 offers historical context to RFK Jr.’s thinking about autism. More Make work work A systematic review of workplace accommodations and employment outcomes among employees with autism has concluded that employers should not view accommodations as optional extras but rather as essential components of an accessible workplace design. More Calmer Christmas London campaign agency DOJO UK has partnered with Autistica, the UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity, to launch All Is Calm — a campaign that highlights how Christmas can be a challenging time for autistic people. More Evidence again A new review by the WHO reaffirms the conclusions from its previous reviews that the available high-quality scientific evidence indicates that vaccines, including those with thiomersal or aluminium or both, do not cause autism. More Ad ban The UK’s advertising watchdog has cracked down on products being promoted online that it says falsely promise to diagnose prostate cancer and treat autism and ADHD. More Sibling story For most of his life, Helen’s brother John didn’t know he was autistic. He was diagnosed in the 1970s — a time of limited understanding of neurodiversity. He was born during a time that didn't have the understanding of autism, neurodiversity and mental health management we have now. John felt like he was an outsider; he believed he was a misfit in most people's eyes. More First prize Nnena Kalu has won this year's Turner Prize, the UK's most high-profile art award, for her "bold and compelling" sculptures and drawings - and has made history as the first artist with a learning disability to win. More Source of safety A new autism and neurodiversity resource is now available to help ensure road safety education is more accessible and inclusive for autistic people. Developed by Co-Pilot in partnership with the National Autistic Society, the resource supports road safety professionals to create learning experiences that recognise and respond to the needs of autistic learners. More |
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