News and Events
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Feb 2022
Study reveals high rate of possible undiagnosed autism in people who died by suicideA significant number of people who died by suicide were likely autistic, but undiagnosed, according to new research that highlights the urgent need for earlier diagnosis and tailored support for suicide prevention.
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Oct 2021
Diet, Exercise and Sleep Patterns in Autistic AdultsAre the sleep patterns, diet, and exercise habits of autistic adults similar to those of autistic children? – Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine, October 2021 p.38
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Sep 2021
Autistic individuals are more likely to be LGBTQ+New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that autistic individuals are less likely to identify as heterosexual and more likely to identify with a diverse range of sexual orientations than non-autistic individuals.
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Aug 2021
10,000 autistic people to take part in the UK’s largest study of autismAn ambitious new research project, Spectrum 10K, launches today and will recruit 10,000 autistic individuals, as well as their relatives, living in the UK.
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While autistic individuals are less likely to use substances, those who do so are more likely to self-medicate for their mental health symptoms, according to new research from the University of Cambridge and published today in The Lancet Psychiatry.
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Autistic people have far greater risks of long-term physical health conditions than others, but the reasons for this remain unclear. New research from the University of Cambridge suggests that unhealthy lifestyle habits may be an important contributing factor.
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Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported, according to a study of more than seven million children carried out by researchers from the University of Cambridge’s Department of Psychiatry, in collaboration with researchers from Newcastle University and Maastricht University.
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Jan 2021
Simon Baron-Cohen is awarded a knighthood for services to autism and autism researchProfessor Simon Baron-Cohen has been knighted for his services to autism research and advocacy. A leading global expert, he has held key roles including Chair of the NICE autism guidelines, Director of the Autism Centre of Excellence [now called Autism Action], and President of the International Society for Autism Research. He founded the first adult autism diagnosis clinic and has championed the human rights of autistic people at the UN.
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Sep 2020
Autistic adults have a higher rate of physical health conditionsAutistic individuals are more likely to have chronic physical health conditions, particularly heart, lung, and diabetic conditions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The results are published in the journal Autism.
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Transgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth) to be diagnosed as autistic, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre.
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Jan 2020
Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothersAutistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic children carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge. A better understanding of the experiences of autistic mothers during pregnancy and the post-natal period is critical to improving wellbeing. The results are published in Molecular Autism.
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Oct 2019
Genetic variants for autism linked to higher rates of self-harm and childhood maltreatmentPeople with a higher genetic likelihood of autism are more likely to report higher childhood maltreatment, self-harm and suicidal thoughts according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge. A better understanding of these issues is critical to improving wellbeing in autistic people. The results are published today in Molecular Psychiatry.
