Autism Research Trust Facebook Twitter Search SEARCH DONATE MENU Mental Health Awareness Week: the link between autism and suicide Autistic people are 9 x more likely to die from suicide than non-autistic people. This week we are highlighting a research project about the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, one of the most recent explanations for why someone decides to take their own life. READ MORE Next Prev Support Autism Research By investing in research we can ensure that people affected by autism receive the best possible support, now and in future generations. Please support our cutting edge research. DONATE Our cutting edge research is helping to understand autism, improve diagnosis and evaluate interventions. Please donate today. DONATE NOW FUNDRAISE If you have energy to share, want to inspire others and raise money for life-changing research, join us today! Together we can make a difference. FIND OUT MORE 1 in 100 people are on the autistic spectrum in the UK Many are struggling to get the diagnosis and the services that they need. 90% of autistic people have anxiety and depression Often the therapies and support they need are not available. 3x as many boys as girls are diagnosed with autism It's increasingly believed that girls may be better at masking their difficulties, leading to their autism being missed. Our Research We fund a variety of projects, but predominantly at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge, to understand autism and explore effective interventions. The Researchers We fund pioneering researchers, working hard to understand autism. Read their biographies. Why Research? About 700,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with autism. Investing in research will help provide better support to autistic people and their families. Latest news Mental Health Awareness Week: the link between autism and suicide Autistic people are 9 x more likely to die from suicide than non-autistic people. This week we are highlighting a research project about the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, one of the most recent explanations for why someone decides to take their own life. Autism Awareness Month: Preparing the World Dan's 7 year old son, Joshie, is severely autistic and non-verbal, but while being on the Autistic Spectrum is far from easy, Dan explains it is the lack of awareness within society that is the real challenge. Autism and COVID Read more about the contrasting experiences and reactions of the autism community to the exceptional circumstances of the past year, the challenges and what we can learn. Latest events Autism Awareness Month During April's Autism Awareness Month, we shared some of our latest research to encourage discussion as well as acceptance of autism. Auction winner meets ART patron Jools Holland! Ryan McDonnell enjoyed a night of 'Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra', plus a 'Meet and Greet' with the music star... ACE event: Life Skills and Autism-at-Work The team hosted a reception at Berry Brothers on 11th November to share plans for the Life Skills and Autism-at-Work programme at ACE. SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER EXTRA RESOURCES Contact us Sitemap Accessibility Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Login The Autism Research Trust is a registered charity (charity no. 1136737). It is a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (company no. 07164802). Registered office 19-21 Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 3AG