First Response Training staff walk over 1 million steps for autism

First Response Training (FRT) have raised over £1,400 and clocked up over 1 million steps to raise awareness of autism and fund vital research and support. The leading national training provider, which delivers a range of training on autism, neurodiversity and learning disabilities, supported the annual Walk for Autism fundraising challenge which encourages participants...

Celebrate autism and promote neuroinclusivity for World Autism Day

Thursday 2nd April is World Autism Day 2026; a day to celebrate the strengths of autistic people and promote neuroinclusivity across health, education, workplace, sports and all sectors of society. Acting as a kick off point for World Autism Acceptance Month, and backed by the World Health Organisation (WHO), World Autism Day unites families...

Experts consider new autism diagnosis to improve support

Experts are considering the introduction of a new autism diagnosis to help ensure that people with the highest support needs are provided with targeted services, focused research and funding. A panel of international experts, commissioned by the Lancet, has proposed the introduction of a new diagnostic category of “profound autism”. This new diagnosis would...