Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England ...

The head of an island charity supporting those with the condition says an early diagnosis is vital.

A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed. The research, ...

The government is expected to publish its plans to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system in the coming ...

Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on ...

LIKE all new parents, Ilona Andrews was sleep-deprived and arguing with her husband over who was ‘more exhausted’. Despite admitting she felt like “she didn’t exist ...

People with autism are at a higher risk of dying early, but the number of years lost may not be as high as previously claimed, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) that is the ...

Childbirth is often described as one of life's most profound experiences, but for many, it can be fraught with anxiety, pain and trauma. Autism is a lifelong neurotype, which affects around 3% of ...

Imagine the biggest running event you’ve ever taken part in, perhaps with tens of thousands of other runners queueing at the start, nervously shuffling, trying to warm up in a dense crowd, knowing you ...

The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners and charities as a step towards more “authentic, joyful” representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features ...