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David Cameron interview

The Prime Minister talks to autism campaigner Anna Kennedy OBE about autism provision and the Government’s plans for SEN

Baby brain scans could predict autism

The brain responses of young infants may be used to identify individuals who are more likely to develop autism. Research at Birkbeck, University of London’s...

Taking a lead on autism

Andrew Mercer outlines a timely project to introduce a designated adult for autism into mainstream schools

Is autism different for girls?

Are parents and professionals missing the signs of autism in girls? Kate Reynolds looks at why female autism is often diagnosed late and misunderstood

Autism and mental health fear

Children with autism are subject to worrying levels of mental health problems and are more likely to be bullied at school. So says a...

A brief history of autism

Maggie Wilson considers the big ideas that have shaped our ever-changing understanding of autism

Riding high

Equine therapy can provide life changing experiences for children on the autistic spectrum. Lilias Ahmeira saddles up and explains all

Autism myths challenged

A social media campaign has been launched to challenge common misconceptions of autism. The National Autistic Society (NAS) is using Twitter to attempt to dispel...

Somewhere special

Children with autism need the dedicated support that only specialist schools can provide, says Chris Lovell

Attacking anxiety

For Robyn Steward, Asperger’s meant a childhood blighted by anxiety and isolation, but today she helps others cope with the strain of being “different”

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