Research Autism Press Office

Research Autism is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to research into interventions in autism

Established in 2003 as the Autism Intervention Research Trust, we carry out high quality, independent research into new and existing health, education, social and other interventions. Our goal is the improvement of quality of life and outlook for the individuals affected and those around them.

For further information and interview requests please ring Deepa Korea on 020 86170536 or email press@researchautism.net

News Releases from Research Autism

30 April 20122. Research Autism Launches Remapping Autism Research: Identifying Priorities for the Decade Ahead

26 January 2011. Dr Gillian Baird OBE becomes a patron of Research Autism

8 November 2011. Antispsychotic Drugs and Autism Our response to a report on the increased used of antipsychotics in children.

14 July 2011. Mammoth marathon effort raises £22,500 for Research Autism

1 June 2011. Research Autism calls on the government to urgently review the home inspection process

19 January 2011. Research Autism holds House of Commons Reception: Autism Interventions: which ones can you trust?

2 November 2010. DSM and ICD-10 Set to Abolish the Term Asperger Syndrome Research Autism holds the first ever UK conference to explore current developments in autism, including ground breaking diagnostic techniques and to discuss the implications of the probable re-classification of autistic disorders.

14 October 2010. Adolescence to Adulthood with Autism in the UK – a national conference is being held today to examine the transition of young people with autism into adulthood.

1 July 2010. Research Autism appoints new chief executive to lead the charity forward

21 May 2010. Communication intervention in preschool children with autism significantly improves parent-child interaction but does not deliver clinically significant reduction in symptoms

2 April 2010. Research Autism Backs Scientific Research to Improve the Quality of Life for Adults and Children with Autism

25 February 2010. Autism in Women and Girls’ Being Under-Diagnosed: Research Autism Holds First Ever UK Conference to Examine Issues

26 October 2009. Research Autism patron, Baroness Prashar leads debate on social inclusion in House of Lords

22 October 2009. Autism Bill will become the Autism Act 2009

29 September 2009. Research Autism ‘Sleep Database’ could help thousands of families, adults and children with autism in the UK

16 July 2009. Research Autism Hosts National Conference: ‘Falling through the cracks’: Why is the outcome so poor for adults with autism?

5 June 2009. NAO issue new report and Research Autism asks: ‘Falling through the cracks’: Why is the outcome so poor for adults with autism?

5 May 2009. Research Autism welcomes Bradley Report findings seeking to improve the plight of prisoners with autism

29 April 2009. Research Autism cautions new research findings identifying a gene for 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

16 March 2009. Research Autism calls for European ban on incandescent bulbs to be rejected

13 March 2009. Research Autism media response to hyperbaric treatment for children with autism

5 December 2008 – Research Autism’s response to the petition that has been served to the Prime Minister today by people with autism in support of Gary McKinnon

16 July 2008 – The Rt. Hon. Ed Balls MP, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families encourages research into greater social inclusion for people with autism

10 April 2008 – New research reveals that a high percentage of secondary school pupils with Asperger Syndrome are the targets of bullying

2 April 2008 – World Autism Awareness Day – we are calling on the UK Government to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

2 January 2008 – Research into early risk markers for children with autism: Funding announced by Research Autism

29 October 2007. Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. Call for a ban on Dolphin Assisted Therapy. Read on the WDSC website.

18 September 2007 – Research Autism welcomes New Philanthropy Capital recommendation

31 July 2007 – Crime-free phone recycling firm chooses autism charity

25 April 2007 – Increased IQ in children with autism: Research reveals early intervention provides key

21 August 2006 – Mission accomplished: Research Autism’s Chairman runs the Helsinki marathon

1 April 2006 – New Information Manager appointed: Bernard Fleming joins the Research Autism team

3 February 2006 – Music and autism: Successful bid for sponsorship for this 2 year project

Letters and comment from Research Autism

27 January 2012 – Research Autism’s comment on research at the University of London’s Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development

8 May 2008 – Research Autism’s comment on the Department of Health’s announcement regarding working towards a National Strategy for Autism:

19 November 2007 – Research Autism’s comment on the Knapp Report

10 November 2007 – Research Autism is an independent organisation

Research Autism in the news

15 June 2012. BBC Online. Are apps the key to revolutionising autism learning?

20 June 2010. BBC Online. Typing is helping a boy with autism communicate

8 May 2010. Times. Original, talented, different: autism can be a gift

For a more detailed list please see Media Appearances by Research Autism

Research Autism in Parliament

26 October 2009. Research Autism patron, Baroness Prashar leads debate on social inclusion in House of Lords

Personal Stories About Autism

Do you have a personal story about autism?

We want to know more about how treatment issues have affected people with autism. Life stories will assist us in raising awareness of the issues and also in raising funds so we can do even more to help.