09 September

Thanks to all 120 runners who turned out for us at the Great North Run on Sunday, including poet Kate Fox, who wrote a poem as she ran.

FestiviTea is back for another fun, festive season. So why not pop on your pinny and bake up a treat to raise money to help people affected by autism.

On 23 September, The National Autistic Society presented evidence at the Low Review into how disabled people’s transport needs are met and funded.

Our Press Team is looking for families who have recently discovered that their child has autism. If you think you might be interested in relevant media opportunities, please contact us.

The return to school after the summer holidays is a difficult time for many children but it can be particularly hard for children with autism. We have five simple suggestions for how staff could adjust their teaching.

The UK's annual National Poetry Day is on Thursday 6 October and what better way to celebrate than by getting creative yourself?

Two emerging bands, The 9ines and The Kemistry, are using their latest song releases to raise money for The National Autistic Society.

Pupils from the NAS Helen Allison school for young people with autism and Asperger syndrome have unleashed their 'inner Spielbergs' thanks to a special film-making course.

The National Autistic Society (NAS) would like to thank the 260 glamorous guests who turned out to enjoy our annual Spectrum Ball on Monday to raise vital funds for people affected by autism.

NICE today published the first of three guidelines on autism, which will bring about a far more consistent approach to referral and diagnosis, and mean more children get quicker access to necessary support services.

Closing date for applications in England is 30 September. Applications from the North East and South West of England are particularly sought.

We would like to say a massive thank you to all our fantastic autism angels, who donned their halos for the 2011 adidas Women’s Challenge.

On Tuesday 4 October we are holding a conference on 'Autism and Relationships, Puberty, Sex and Sexuality', in Cardiff.

News about changes to our Northern Ireland structure and services.

Autism made its mark on Westminster last week with several MPs championing both autism and the work of The National Autistic Society in Parliament.

With just one click, you could help make a radical difference to the isolation and loneliness that people with autism can experience.

A 23-year-old law student from Newmarket wowed shoppers at the ASDA Superstore in Stowmarket on Friday by simulating a 40 kilometre mountain trek on a treadmill outside the store to raise money for the NAS.

One of our fantastic fundraisers, Oli Monks, has passed the first stage of nominations to carry the Olympic flame en route to the 2012 Olympic Games in London next summer.

The National Autistic Society has grave concerns that children with autism and their families could inadvertently be affected by Education Secretary Michael Gove’s pledge to improve discipline in classrooms by loosening the rules on the use of physical force by teachers.