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Posted inAutism perspectives Autistic Adults Family wellbeing

Autistic people aren’t looking for treatments or cures. They want a world that accepts and values them for who they are.

By Professor Dawn Adams - 2 min read. The Trump administration’s claim to have found both the cause and a treatment for autism, blaming the use of painkillers in pregnancy…
Posted by Jake Mulligan October 1, 2025
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Autism Professor Gives Back to the Next Generation of Researchers

Emeritus Professor Amanda Richdale knows from personal experience the difference that top-up funding can make to a PhD project.
Posted by LTU Digital Engagement and Recruitment September 16, 2025
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‘Autism research chose me’: OTARC’s Deputy Director Prof. Alison Lane

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Posted by mdenham April 29, 2021
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Autism Honours Scholarship Recipients

The Sylvia Walton Scholarship for Autistic Honours students has enabled 3 dedicated students to begin their research careers.
Posted by mdenham November 30, 2020
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Posted inAutism perspectives Student

‘Being part of the final product’ – a student’s perspective on research

Josh is an Autistic undergraduate placement student and has offered valuable insights and perspectives to our research team resulting in a co-authored paper.
Posted by mdenham November 27, 2019
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