Diagnoses of autism and other neurodivergence are rising. Jessica Eccles and Elizabeth Weir say that the trend is real—and that claims of “overdiagnosis” and insistence on exact case numbers are unhel...

Autistic adults have increased risks of trauma, suicide, and poor mental health compared to non-autistic adults, with 1 in 4 autistic adults attempting suicide. We administered an anonymized, self-re...

The United Nations has selected a University of Cambridge student as a Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Background Autistic people and transgender/gender diverse people experience poorer healthcare experiences and greater risk of diagnosed, suspected, and assessment recommended health conditions, compar...

Autistic transgender/gender diverse individuals are more likely to have long-term mental and physical health conditions, including alarmingly high rates of self-harm, new research from the University of Cambridge suggests.

Background Autistic people and transgender/gender diverse people experience poorer healthcare experiences and greater risk of diagnosed, suspected, and assessment recommended health conditions, compar...