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Read about our latest campaigning news and achievments below. For information about what we're doing, or what action you can take, please use the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

Autism Bill moves closer to becoming law

On 19 June the Autism Bill had its third reading in the House of Commons and was unanimously voted through to the House of Lords. This means we are another step closer to Englands first ever piece of autism-specific legislation.

Deadline approaching to join working group on autism diagnosis guidelines

NICE, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, are consulting on new guidelines for diagnosing autism spectrum disorders in children and adolescents. Would you like to be part of a working group that helps to develop the new guidelines?

Government signs the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

The UK Government will be ratifying the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 8 June. People with autism will benefit from all parts of the Convention.

New report says better services for adults with autism would save taxpayers money

New research from the National Audit Office, published today, has found that a failure to provide services to adults with high-functioning autism and Asperger syndrome is costing the Government millions of pounds.

Join our Autism Action Network

We've launched an exciting new initiative to support local campaigning. If you are part of a local autism group and would like to lead the way in campaigning for a better deal for people affected by autism in your area, we want to hear from you.

What do you think about the special educational needs system?

A Government-commissioned inquiry wants to hear about your experiences of the special educational needs (SEN) system and what you think could be done to improve it.

Have your say on the Government's autism strategy

As a direct result of our I Exist campaign, and the phenomenal campaigning by NAS supporters, the Government will launch their first ever strategy for adults on the autism spectrum later this year. But first, they are asking everybody about what should be in the strategy: here's your chance to let the Government know what you think.

Bill to improve special needs support debated in Parliament