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University receives $34.5 million donation for autism research

06 Jul 2026
The University of Cambridge has received US$34.5 million from philanthropist K. Lisa Yang to support research aimed at improving the health and...
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Improve education and transitional support for autistic people to prevent death by suicide, say experts

03 Mar 2026
Suicide in autistic people originates in the inequalities they face across their lives, starting in childhood, and spanning education to employment...
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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 NHS...
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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 between...
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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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