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Teacher helping a group of young people with autism

Our understanding of autism has developed a great deal over recent years, but there is still a large amount of work to be done. Research is vital not just to understand the causes and effects of autism, but to make sure that people affected by autism receive the best possible support. We support a number of research projects and offer access to the latest research for professionals and students.

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Are you looking for research participants?

[Reply only given to successful applications with ethical approval] Looking for research participants? We may be able to advertise your appeal for participants on the NAS website. Please complete this form if you are researching:

  • at postgraduate level or beyond and
  • you have obtained ethical approval for your research.
Research projects: be a participant

Would you like to particpate in NAS-approved research projects or surveys, and help to increase understanding of autism spectrum disorders or related issues?

Research in Progress Database: submit your research

Research in Progress is a database of current, peer-reviewed research projects at postgraduate level and beyond in the field of autism. If you would like to be included in our database, please submit your research using this form.

Keep up to date with research and practice

Keep up to date with research and practice into autism by subscribing to our regular email bulletins, 'Titles in Autism' and 'Autism Update'.

Research Autism

Research Autism is an independent, non-profit-making charitable Trust committed to improving the lives of individuals on the autistic spectrum through research into therapeutic or remedial interventions.

Brain Bank for Autism and Related Developmental Research

The UK Brain Bank for Autism was established at Oxford University to research the causes of a wide variety of disorders and conditions.

Information for pupils and students

Information written specifically for students researching autism and Asperger syndrome.

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