50 Faces of Autism

A free educational resource highlighting the diversity of autistic experiences

Created by two autistic filmmakers and co-designed with autistic individuals and their families, 50 Faces of Autism showcases the diversity of the autistic community. We invite professionals across health, social care, education, law, and the charitable sector to use this film as a tool for advocacy and education.

Chapter titles

• 0:00 Introduction from Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
• 3:41 Communication Difficulties
• 11:53 Social Difficulties
• 19:38 Repetitive Behaviours
• 23:21 Narrow, Obsessive, and Special Interests
• 26:37 Difficulties with Unexpected Change
• 27:42 Sensory Sensitivity
• 31:17 Autism with Speech and Language Difficulties
• 32:50 Cognitive Difficulties and Differences
• 34:26 Developmental Regression
• 35:57 Autism and ADHD
• 38:05 Autism and Mental Health
• 42:27 Emotional Self-Regulation
• 47:07 Masking
• 49:44 Autism and Talent
• 51:37 Autism and Gender Identity
• 54:49 Autism and the Future.
• 58:29 Closing comment from Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen

Usage and permissions

This film is the property of the Autism Research Centre, Cambridge University, and copying it without permission is strictly prohibited. 

There is no charge for non-commercial use of the film. Please contact Cambridge Enterprise to discuss commercial use of the film.

This project was made possible through a philanthropic donation to Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations (CUDAR). Copyright ARC @ Cambridge 2026.