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Research Autism Backs Ethical Research to Improve the Quality of Life for Adults and Children with Autism
2 April 2009
As the UK acknowledges World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), Research Autism highlights the urgent need for more ethical research into autism interventions. The charity is also calling for clear recognition of autism as a distinct condition, which is separate from any learning disability or mental illness.
Research Autism takes pride in working closely with the autism community and where possible involves individuals on the autistic spectrum in their work. They have been supporting ethical research into autism interventions since their inception in 2003.
Research Autism aims to provide the trusted voice on interventions into autism through:
- Undertaking rigorous evaluation of worldwide research;
- Funding the best and most appropriate researchers to undertake research in the UK;
- Being the originator and sponsor of credible research that makes a significantly positive impact on autistic peoples’ lives; demonstrating integrity and direction in everything
Geoffrey Maddrell, Chairman of Research Autism says:
“Research Autism is the only UK charity that is solely focused on improving the quality of life of those on the autistic spectrum through the origination and funding of research into interventional treatments and therapies. Our website www.researchautism.net holds a wealth of impartial information, which is referred to by families, those on the spectrum and health professionals across the UK and the rest of the world.
There are a large number of so-called treatments, many of which have not been scientifically researched and may be expensive, ineffective and potentially harmful. We want to provide families of children and adults on the spectrum with independent evaluations of interventions based on the science, not on anecdotes.
The annual cost of autism in the UK is just under £28 billion (1) and it is for this reason we feel it imperative to commission further ethical research where we believe we can make a real difference to improving the quality of life for the 500,000 or so people affected by autism in the UK.”
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1. The economic cost of autism in the UK
For further media information please contact: Atia Islam Talukder on 07976 704025 or email press@researchautism.net
Notes to Editors
The United Nations has declared World Autism Awareness Day to be on 2 April 2009, to increase and develop world knowledge of autism. For more information go to: www.worldautismawarenessday.org.uk
Related Links
- Press Office – information about the Research Autism press office
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