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From ground-breaking studies to innovative partnerships, the Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge changes the lives of autistic people and their families. Read on for the latest updates.
We’re recruiting for an Autism Community Engagement Manager
We are currently recruiting for an Autism Community Engagement Manager. This role is essential for the Autism Centre of Excellence to achieve our mission to be the most...
Statement on reforms to the Mental Health Act
Wednesday 6 November 2024 Tom Purser, CEO of the Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE), said: Today’s news of the long-overdue reforms to the Mental Health Act is...
Autism Research News
ACE builds upon over 25 years of excellence in research carried out at the Autism Research Centre (ARC) at the University of Cambridge.
Charity appeals for bereaved families of autistic people in Essex to get in touch
Thursday 10 October 2024 The Autism Centre of Excellence is working to ensure autism is fully addressed by the Lampard Inquiry...
The Lampard Inquiry
Monday 9 September 2024 As The Lampard Inquiry begins public hearings (9th September 2024), the Autism Centre of Excellence...
Urgent action to address the increased risk of suicide for autistic children following the tragic death of Riley Townsend
Friday 6 September 2024 The Autism Centre of Excellence at Cambridge (ACE) is calling for urgent action from the Government...
‘Suicide or deliberate self-inflicted harm’ identified as the most common category of death in autistic children without a learning disability
Thursday 18 July 2024 Charity calls for urgent action to address the increased risk of suicide for autistic people The Autism...
We’re recruiting for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts & Foundations)
Want to help us increase employment for autistic people? We are currently recruiting for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts &...
Open Letter to the Government
Wednesday 1 May 2024 For more details and ways you can support this work, click here. This week has seen the conclusion of yet...
Join our team!
Want to help us increase employment for autistic people? We are currently recruiting for an Autism Employment Lead...
Tom Purser joins the Autism Centre of Excellence as CEO
The Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Cambridge is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Purser as CEO. Tom joined ACE...
Researcher Rachel Moseley explains the development of our suicide prevention survey
Dr Rachel Moseley is a Principal Academic in Psychology at Bournemouth University. Her research focuses on autism and the...
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