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As the UK's leading autism charity, we continually campaign, fundraise, establish new partnerships and develop innovative services to support people affected by autism. Autism is much more common than most people think. There are over half a million people in the UK with autism – that’s around 1 in 100. Together with their families they make up over two million people whose lives are touched by autism every single day.

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Media response: autism brainwaves study: The National Autistic Society has responded to coverage in the media today of new research into autism brainwaves.
Study finds autism has been with us a long time: Having campaigned for years for recognition and better understanding of adults living with autism, The National Autistic Society today welcomes the publication of the first major study into the prevalence of autism in adulthood.
Tell us about your experience of autism: Complete our largest ever survey and help us continue to make a difference.
Do you have a sibling with autism aged over 40?: If you have a sibling with autism, aged 40 or over, we'd like you to complete an online survey as part of our new Autism in Maturity project.
Autism Alert Card launches in Lothian and Borders: A new Autism Alert Card launched in Lothian and Borders on Monday 23 January, to help address the unique challenges faced by people with autism who are victims of crime and accidents.
Financial and legal planning for the future - NAS seminar: On Thursday 8 March at 8am, The Ward Consultancy, one of the UK's top 100 independent financial advisers, is hosting a free breakfast to give specialist advice to high earners on long term financial investment.
Make your voice heard on SEN provision: The Government is proposing major changes to the special educational needs (SEN) system in England. Share your views to help form recommendations for Government Ministers and civil servants.
NAS joins call to pause welfare reform bill: We, along with several other charities, are calling on the Government to pause the Welfare Reform bill and carefully consider its reform of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
Cycle from Eiffel to Eye: We're inviting cyclists to saddle up for a once-in-a-lifetime 320-mile bespoke cycle ride from Paris’ Eiffel Tower to the iconic London Eye to celebrate our 50th anniversary.
House of Lords rejects proposals for ESA means testing: The National Autistic Society (NAS) welcomes the House of Lords’ rejection of Government plans to means-test employment and support allowance (ESA) for disabled young people.
Autism awareness certification initiative across Wales: The ASD Aware Certification Scheme is currently running in for businesses and services in Wales to award an 'Autism Aware' certification to reward those who undertake some learning about autism.
Winners of Christmas raffle 2011 announced: Congratulations to Simon Kinrade, the lucky winner of the NAS Christmas raffle 2011. Simon claims the top prize of £2,500.

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