The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge

Bringing evidence-based approaches to autistic people around the world through our ground-breaking partnerships

The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) wants autistic people to be treated with the same rights, respect and dignity as everybody else. We translate research excellence into transformational support for autistic people everywhere, by working with the autistic community, carers and partner organisations to:

  • Identify the priorities of autistic people, including those with learning disabilities and those who do not use speech to communicate.
  • Commission world-class autism research and translate it into real-world outcomes.
  • Locate examples of existing good practice or develop examples of good new practice and formally evaluate their effectiveness.
  • Work with partner organisations to bring evidence-based good practice to as many autistic people around the world as possible.

“Translating excellent autism research into excellent support services via partners could be a game-changer for autistic people and their families.” 

Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, FBA and FMedSci

Autism Centre of Excellence Director

“The Autism Centre of Excellence will have an impact globally, in a way we have never seen before. I am delighted to be involved, helping improve autistic people’s wellbeing.”

Jools Holland OBE

Musician, presenter and Autism Centre of Excellence Ambassador

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What we stand for

We believe that all people, regardless of autism, intellectual or language ability, have equal value and should have equal human rights.

About Us

The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) translates research excellence into transformational support, bringing evidence-based approaches to autistic people around the world through our ground-breaking partnerships.

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