If we don’t get involved in research, nothing will change. Research is the only way to get the services we and future generations need
Malcolm, autistic adult and parent
We want long, healthy and happy lives for all autistic people and their families.
We’re supporting cutting edge research on autism and related conditions.
We work with autistic people to understand their priorities for research so that we can make a difference at every stage of their lives.
Most autistic people are adults. We’re understanding autism at every age to improve diagnosis, support and services.
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We’re working with autistic adults to better understand and reduce their symptoms of anxiety.
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Self-help tools are useful in managing anxiety. We’re working with families and autistic children to improve their symptoms.
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Autistic people with and without an intellectual disability are helping us find out why they’re more likely to develop mental health problems.
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This is the first study in the world to find out why autistic people have a higher risk of suicide. We’re committed to stopping avoidable deaths in autism.
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Autistic women are much more likely to develop anorexia. This project will provide evidence to improve treatment and services.
Find out moreMost autistic people are adults. We’re understanding autism at every age to improve diagnosis, support and services.
Find out moreWe’re working with autistic adults to better understand and reduce their symptoms of anxiety.
Find out moreSelf-help tools are useful in managing anxiety. We’re working with families and autistic children to improve their symptoms.
Find out moreAutistic people with and without an intellectual disability are helping us find out why they’re more likely to develop mental health problems.
Find out moreThis is the first study in the world to find out why autistic people have a higher risk of suicide. We’re committed to stopping avoidable deaths in autism.
Find out moreAutistic women are much more likely to develop anorexia. This project will provide evidence to improve treatment and services.
Find out more
Find out about funding available to you and advance your autism research career.
View fundingWe’re supporting cutting edge research on the issues that matter most to autistic people.
1 in 100
One in a hundred people in the UK has autism
£6.60
Just £6.60 is spent on research per autistic person per year
9 in 10
9 out of 10 of autistic people want to participate in research
1 in 100
One in a hundred people in the UK has autism
£6.60
Just £6.60 is spent on research per autistic person per year
9 in 10
9 out of 10 of autistic people want to participate in research
Discover is a place for autistic people and families to work in partnership with researchers. Join Discover and get opportunities to:
