Breadcrumb Home - About us Media centre News Latest news Read our latest news to find out about the work we're doing to support autistic children and young people and our reaction to developments that affect them. Ambitious about Autism relaunches the Know Your Normal toolkit 10 October 2026 Our refreshed toolkit is released on World Mental Health Day. Our response to the independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism 9 October 2026 Read our initial reaction to this Government commissioned independent review. Our new five-year strategy 14 September 2026 Find out more about Ambitious Together, our new five-year strategy. Thousands of children with SEND expected to miss school this September Policy 11 September 2026 Nearly 56,000 children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are expected to miss school this September despite being enrolled, our analysis of YouGov data has found. Popular parent podcasters become our new ambassadors Special Educational Needs 31 July 2026 We are delighted to announce that the founders and hosts of Autism Dadcast have become our new ambassadors. Olympian Greg Rutherford champions our work at the Good Food Show Events 28 April 2026 We’re delighted to announce that Olympian Greg Rutherford has chosen to champion Ambitious about Autism at this year’s Good Food Show. Families share experiences of navigating ‘exhausting’ and ‘lonely’ autism diagnosis system Research 23 April 2026 Our new research highlights parents’ experiences of the diagnosis system. Our response to interim findings from Government’s review of autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions Special Educational Needs 1 April 2026 An independent review, commissioned by the Government to examine the increasing demand for autism and ADHD assessments, has published its interim report. PXC’s Night of Ambition 2026 raises £339,000 for Ambitious about Autism Fundraising 31 March 2026 PXC has raised £339,000 at the 17th edition of its annual Night of Ambition fundraising gala for Ambitious about Autism. 13,000 autistic pupils are missing 50% or more of the school year, our analysis reveals Policy 27 March 2026 Read our response to the Government’s latest data which reveals thousands of autistic pupils are missing out on education. Ambitious about Autism responds to Schools White Paper Policy 23 February 2026 The Government has published its long-awaited Schools White Paper, which sets out its plan to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Read our initial response. Our new Absence Notes campaign Policy 3 February 2026 We have launched a new campaign called Absence Notes inviting autistic young people and parents to share stories explaining the reasons behind school absence. Charity sector calls out Government on ‘unacceptable’ autism policy Policy 23 January 2026 Autism charity sector’s response to the House of Lords’ report, Time to deliver: the Autism Act and the new autism strategy. Our response to the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 report Policy 23 November 2025 The House of Lords Special Inquiry Committee has published its landmark report on the Autism Act 2009. Read our Chief Executive’s response. Autistic and OK extended until 2028 Projects 10 November 2025 We are delighted to announce that our pioneering mental health programme will continue its vital work over the next three years. See More Categories Ambitious College Employment Events Fundraising Policy Projects Research Special Educational Needs The Rise School TreeHouse School Youth participation
