The Latest Breaking News from Autism

Bathgate's Fern Brady has spoken out about the challenges she faces daily following a late autism diagnosis. The comedian talks to Hannah Stephenson about her new book and why more understanding is needed about autism.

Paul James has been recognised for work making the NHS more inclusive.

Her son Harvey, 20, suffers from Prader–Willi syndrome and autism

The model shared an image of a letter detailing the alleged misconduct on her Instagram story. Her son Harvey suffers from Prader–Willi syndrome and autism

TV presenter Chris Packham has released his very moving autism documentary Inside Our Autistic Minds on BBC Two and has now shared a moving moment he had with BBC Radio Two DJ Ken Bruce's son Murray

The government's first guidelines for autistic children have been released, and are aiming to "remove barriers" and support neurodivergent children as early as possible, one of its authors says.

The federal government has released Australia's first guidelines to ensure young children with autism are being appropriately supported.

Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today.

In the first episode of the BBC Two documentary Inside Our Autistic Minds, the naturalist and Countryfile presenter meets with other people with autism and assists them in creating short films to try and explain to their family and friend’s how they feel about living with the condition.