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James Ward-Sinclair talks about social isolation, challenges going out and about, and being alone but not lonely...

“Running has helped me find my voice, gain confidence and feel equal”

To celebrate the upcoming London Marathon, we speak to Stephen Morris, an autistic two-time Paralympian running in support of the National Autistic Society. Stephen explains how he first started running, the impact of the sport on his wellbeing, and his tips for other autistic people who are looking to get into running.

"Open water swimming and being autistic both have that sense of the world around you being unpredictable and a bit chaotic. The test is how you navigate that and start to build coping mechanisms.”

In this Stories from the Spectrum, we meet fundraiser Eric, who’s taking on open water swimming challenges to raise £50,000 for our charity. Eric reflects on the process of his late diagnosis, spreading awareness and he shares his thoughts on comparing open water swimming to autism.

Research into the life expectancy of autistic people in the UK

The National Autistic Society supported researchers from University College London in undertaking new research. It explicitly aimed to estimate the average life expectancy of autistic people living in the UK using the method adopted by the Office for National Statistics.

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"How do we create a world that is more inclusive of autistic people?"

“Running has helped me find my voice, gain confidence and feel equal”

"Open water swimming and being autistic both have that sense of the world around you being unpredictable and a bit chaotic. The test is how you navigate that and start to build coping mechanisms.”

Research into the life expectancy of autistic people in the UK

Phoebe, a higher level teaching assistant, shares how an active sensory room can make sensory interventions more effective

What inclusive practice really means

'it's everyone's journey' - making transport more inclusive

Revealed winners of our Autism Professionals Awards

Coronavirus – Impact on the benefits system

Coronavirus update – changes to the adult social care system in England

Coronavirus update

Update on going back to school in Wales