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Half of people arrested in London may have undiagnosed ADHD, study finds

10 Dec 2025

Offering screening for neurodivergence to people detained by the police could help ensure access to appropriate support and fairer treatment in the...

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Autistic adults have an increased risk of suicidal behaviours, irrespective of trauma

25 Nov 2025

Autistic people are more likely to report suicide-related behaviours and psychological distress irrespective of previous traumatic experiences...

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Study reveals genetic and developmental differences in people with earlier versus later autism diagnosis

01 Oct 2025

Researchers find different genetic profiles related to two trajectories that autistic children tend to follow. One linked to early diagnosis, and...

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‘Preventable deaths will continue’ without action to make NHS more accessible for autistic people, say experts

15 Sep 2025

Life-saving opportunities to prevent suicide among autistic people are being missed because systemic barriers make it difficult for them to access...

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Autistic perspectives sought for new study on comics and inclusion

23 Jan 2025

Autistic people in the UK are being invited to participate in a University of Cambridge-led project exploring the uniquely powerful connection...

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People who are autistic and transgender/gender diverse have poorer health and health care

21 Jan 2025

Autistic transgender/gender diverse individuals are more likely to have long-term mental and physical health conditions, including alarmingly high...

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Sex differences in brain structure present at birth

07 Jan 2025

Sex differences in brain structure are present from birth, research from the Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge has shown.

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Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen.

Simon Baron-Cohen wins MRC Millennium Medal for transformative research into autism and neurodiversity

20 Jun 2024

The UKRI Medical Research Council (MRC) in the UK will today present the MRC Millennium Medal 2023 to Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, in recognition...

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Autistic individuals have increased risk of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body

29 Sep 2023

Autistic people have higher rates of chronic physical health conditions across the whole body and are more likely to have complex health needs...

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Search is on for ‘super memorisers’ to help scientists unlock the secrets of memory

03 May 2023

Cambridge scientists are today launching a search to find people who have exceptional memory, as they attempt to understand why some people are much...

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Pregant woman

Autistic people are more likely to experience depression and anxiety during pregnancy

26 Oct 2022

Autistic people are more vulnerable to depression and anxiety during pregnancy, according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The...

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Autistic child

Likelihood of receiving an autism diagnosis may depend on where you live

24 Oct 2022

New autism diagnoses tend to be clustered within specific NHS service regions, suggesting that where an individual lives may influence whether they...

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