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  2. Spotlight on Science | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/spotlight-on-science
    10 Mar 2004: The discussion will also talk about autism, when the typical male profile becomes exaggerated, causing individuals to have degrees of difficulty empathising, but who can systemise normally or even to a ... Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director, Autism
  3. Play’s the thing | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/plays-the-thing
    Thumbnail for Play’s the thing | University of Cambridge 4 Aug 2015: like autism.”.
  4. Cambridge academics recognised in 2021 New Year Honours | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-academics-recognised-in-2021-new-year-honours
    Thumbnail for Cambridge academics recognised in 2021 New Year Honours | University of Cambridge 31 Dec 2020: Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director of Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre and a Fellow of Trinity College, has been knighted for services to autism research and autistic people. ... on behalf of the Autism Research Trust, the charity that has
  5. The face of emotions: Darwin, computers and autism | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-face-of-emotions-darwin-computers-and-autism
    Thumbnail for The face of emotions: Darwin, computers and autism | University of Cambridge 21 Oct 2011: Darwin’s pioneering work will be featured alongside the latest research on autism and affective computing in a unique, interdisciplinary collaboration. ... The Darwin Correspondence Project, based at Cambridge University Library, has joined forces with
  6. Useful links | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/information-for-staff-and-students/useful-links
    11 Feb 2013: University of Cambridge courses and Admissions Cambridge Admissions Office Institute of Continuing Education University of Cambridge Strategy and Policy The
  7. foetus | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/foetus
    16 Jul 2024: 04 Jan 2011. Cambridge researchers are pioneering a new test for autism in the womb, by measuring the levels of testosterone produced by the foetus, which makes.
  8. Extra testosterone reduces your empathy | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/extra-testosterone-reduces-your-empathy
    Thumbnail for Extra testosterone reduces your empathy | University of Cambridge 10 Feb 2011: The study has important implications for the androgen theory of autism (testosterone is an androgen) and confirms earlier rodent research that shows that testosterone organizes very early brain development in a ... Finally, given that people with autism
  9. Autistic individuals have poorer health and healthcare | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/autistic-individuals-have-poorer-health-and-healthcare
    Thumbnail for Autistic individuals have poorer health and healthcare | University of Cambridge 27 May 2022: Elizabeth Weir. These findings, published in Molecular Autism, have important implications for the healthcare and support of autistic individuals. ... In the largest study to date on this topic, the team at the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge
  10. Windows to the self? | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/windows-to-the-self
    Thumbnail for Windows to the self? | University of Cambridge 29 Oct 2012: For example, children with autism are known to engage in less sharing of attention with other people (following another person's gaze), so perhaps they will be less concerned with the
  11. Baby growth study celebration | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/baby-growth-study-celebration
    30 Mar 2010: The ensuing data provides insights for various University Departments such as Social Psychology and the Autism Research Centre.
  12. Tap into Cambridge’s Hay lectures | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/tap-into-cambridges-hay-lectures
    25 May 2010: Education and class". 4th June at 11.30am. Professor Simon Baron Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology; Director of the Autism Research Centre; Fellow of Trinity College. ... Autism: the evolution of empathy". 4th June at 1pm. Professor Ian
  13. Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/largest-genetic-study-of-brain-structure-identifies-how-the-brain-is-organised
    Thumbnail for Largest genetic study of brain structure identifies how the brain is organised | University of Cambridge 17 Aug 2023: To answer this question, a team led by researchers at the Autism Research Centre, University of Cambridge, accessed MRI scans from over 32,000 adults from the UK Biobank cohort and ... Dr Varun Warrier from the Autism Research Centre, who co-led the study
  14. Musical preferences unite personalities across the globe

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/musical-preferences-unite-personalities-worldwide
    Thumbnail for Musical preferences unite personalities across the globe 10 Feb 2022: Greenberg, an Honorary Research Associate at Cambridge’s Autism Research Centre and a Postdoctoral Scholar at Bar-Ilan University.
  15. Students begin degrees after completing new Cambridge Foundation Year

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/cambridge-foundation-year-students-start-degrees
    Thumbnail for Students begin degrees after completing new Cambridge Foundation Year 30 Sep 2023: There can be negative stereotyping around autism and care-leavers, so I feel like I’m helping through my participation.
  16. Cambridge Ideas - The Emotional Computer | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/cambridge-ideas-the-emotional-computer
    Thumbnail for Cambridge Ideas - The Emotional Computer | University of Cambridge 10 Jan 2011: The research team is collaborating closely with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen's team in the University's Autism Research Centre.
  17. Stephen Hawking portrait unveiled | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/stephen-hawking-portrait-unveiled
    7 Apr 2011: The other hangs in the Royal Society in London. Dame Shirley is already a member of the Guild of Cambridge Benefactors following gifts to Cambridge Autism Research Centre and to Murray
  18. Science fun to the classroom | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/science-fun-to-the-classroom
    8 Mar 2006: The Festival will also continue its ‘Spotlight on Science’ lecture series, which will include environmentally-focused lecture ‘Priorities for People and Planet’, as well as health and technology lectures ‘Autism and
  19. Looking into the brain | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/looking-into-the-brain
    Thumbnail for Looking into the brain | University of Cambridge 4 Jan 2011: disorders and autism.
  20. Study finds that genes play a role in empathy | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/study-finds-that-genes-play-a-role-in-empathy
    Thumbnail for Study finds that genes play a role in empathy | University of Cambridge 12 Mar 2018: Finally, the new study found that genetic variants associated with lower empathy are also associated with higher risk for autism. ... There are several key challenges in the field, he says. “First, we have identified only a fraction of the genes
  21. Academy of Medical Sciences announces 2018 Fellowships | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/academy-of-medical-sciences-announces-2018-fellowships
    Thumbnail for Academy of Medical Sciences announces 2018 Fellowships | University of Cambridge 10 May 2018: The Cambridge researchers among the new Fellows are:. Professor Simon Baron-Cohen FBA, Autism Research Centre.
  22. Females perform better than males on a ‘theory of mind’ test across…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/females-perform-better-than-males-on-a-theory-of-mind-test-across-57-countries
    Thumbnail for Females perform better than males on a ‘theory of mind’ test across 57 countries | University of Cambridge 26 Dec 2022: Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen, Director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University, and senior author on the study, said: “Studies of on-average sex differences say nothing about an ... Dr Carrie Allison, Director of Applied Research at
  23. The life robotic: Meet the Cambridge University researchers fostering …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/Cambridge-roboticists-wellbeing-support-robot-coaches
    Thumbnail for The life robotic: Meet the Cambridge University researchers fostering human wellbeing using robots 19 Jul 2023: Before starting her PhD she visited a lab researching robot therapy for children with autism, where non-verbal children were using an ‘expressive robot’, changing its eyes and mouth to communicate
  24. Cambridge scoops top biotech prize | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-scoops-top-biotech-prize
    18 Dec 2009: People with autism and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) are also advised to avoid gluten, so there is a large potential market for a replacement.
  25. Transgender and gender-diverse individuals are more likely to be…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/transgender-and-gender-diverse-individuals-are-more-likely-to-be-autistic-and-report-higher-autistic
    Thumbnail for Transgender and gender-diverse individuals are more likely to be autistic and report higher autistic traits | University of Cambridge 7 Aug 2020: This enables clinicians to better recognize autism and provide personalised support and health care.”. ... Elevated rates of autism, other neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses and autistic traits in transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
  26. New Asperger support service to be launched | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/new-asperger-support-service-to-be-launched
    29 Jun 2007: Approximately 1% of the general population have an autism spectrum condition. ... A new study conducted by the Autism Research Centre (ARC) in Cambridge University's Department of Psychiatry, to be published in the journal Human Nature, reports that
  27. Cambridge Festival of Ideas programme launches | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/cambridge-festival-of-ideas-programme-launches
    Thumbnail for Cambridge Festival of Ideas programme launches | University of Cambridge 28 Aug 2019: Professor Simon Baron-Cohen's Sir Hermann Bondi Memorial Lecture on neurodiversity and how the world can become more autism friendly. -
  28. The new face of human–computer interactions | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-new-face-of-human-computer-interactions
    Thumbnail for The new face of human–computer interactions | University of Cambridge 18 Mar 2011: everyone. In fact, one characteristic of autism spectrum conditions is a profound difficulty in interpreting the feelings and emotions of others from non-verbal cues such as facial expressions. ... This library was part of a computer-based guide to help
  29. Pushing science to its limits | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/pushing-science-to-its-limits
    Thumbnail for Pushing science to its limits | University of Cambridge 6 Feb 2012: Understanding excess. Compulsive acts or habits which are hard to stop occur in people with OCD and other disorders such as autism or substance abuse disorder.
  30. Jools Holland duets at West End autism benefit concert | University…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/jools-holland-duets-at-west-end-autism-benefit-concert
    17 Sep 2008: The concert aims to raise money for much needed autism research and to highlight the positive side of autism. ... But the other side of autism can involve talent, in areas like drawing and music.
  31. How does your baby grow? | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/how-does-your-baby-grow
    Thumbnail for How does your baby grow? | University of Cambridge 31 Oct 2011: The CGBS data is also being used to promote understanding of topics such as gender identity and autism.
  32. Carol Vorderman to open Cambridge Science Festival | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/carol-vorderman-to-open-cambridge-science-festival
    7 Feb 2006: autism. • Best-selling author Simon Singh talking on the mathematics of luck, risk and gambling, from the casino to the hospital. ... health and technology lectures ‘Autism and the Extreme Male Brain’ and ‘The Mathematics of Luck, Risk &
  33. testosterone | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/testosterone
    16 Jul 2024: 04 Jan 2011. Cambridge researchers are pioneering a new test for autism in the womb, by measuring the levels of testosterone produced by the foetus, which makes. ... 13 Jan 2009. Research at Cambridge University's Autism Research Centre (ARC) has found
  34. React at the Cambridge Science Festival | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/react-at-the-cambridge-science-festival
    10 Mar 2004: Spotlight on Science, a series of evening lectures for ages 14 will start tonight with Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Director, Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, at the Babbage
  35. Musical tastes offer a window into how you think | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/musical-tastes-offer-a-window-into-how-you-think
    Thumbnail for Musical tastes offer a window into how you think | University of Cambridge 22 Jul 2015: The research may help us understand those at the extremes, such as people with autism, who are strong systemizers.”. ... David Greenberg was funded by the Cambridge Commonwealth, European and International Trust and the Autism Research Trust during
  36. Over half a million people take part in largest ever study of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/over-half-a-million-people-take-part-in-largest-ever-study-of-psychological-sex-differences-and
    Thumbnail for Over half a million people take part in largest ever study of psychological sex differences and autistic traits | University of Cambridge 12 Nov 2018: They underline that these data say nothing about an individual based on their gender, autism diagnosis, or occupation. ... This study was supported by the Autism Research Trust, the Medical Research Council, Wellcome, and the Templeton World Charity
  37. Diagnosed autism is more common in an IT-rich region | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/diagnosed-autism-is-more-common-in-an-it-rich-region
    Thumbnail for Diagnosed autism is more common in an IT-rich region | University of Cambridge 20 Jun 2011: possibility that children with autism may more often remain undetected in the two other regions. ... This will help local authorities plan services appropriately for the number of children with autism.”.
  38. Males and females differ in specific brain structures | University of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/males-and-females-differ-in-specific-brain-structures
    Thumbnail for Males and females differ in specific brain structures | University of Cambridge 11 Feb 2014: Professor Suckling added: “The sex differences in the limbic system include areas often implicated in psychiatric conditions with biased sex ratios such as autism, schizophrenia, and depression. ... This study was supported by the Medical Research
  39. Debate and discussion at the Festival of Ideas | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/debate-and-discussion-at-the-festival-of-ideas
    Thumbnail for Debate and discussion at the Festival of Ideas | University of Cambridge 10 Oct 2012: Later in the week leading autism expert Professor Simon Baron Cohen will participate in a panel discussion on nature’s role in forming gender identity, and whether neuroscientific research is being
  40. Neuroscience – from molecules to mind | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/neuroscience-from-molecules-to-mind
    Thumbnail for Neuroscience – from molecules to mind | University of Cambridge 2 Feb 2016: and, ultimately, how we can find better treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, autism and many other disabling disorders of brain and mind.
  41. The next decade of mental health drugs | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-next-decade-of-mental-health-drugs
    Thumbnail for The next decade of mental health drugs | University of Cambridge 15 Mar 2012: Novel approaches could include the use of emerging technology such as the use of video games to help children with autism interact socially by increasing eye contact.
  42. Sex and the brain: fruitless research? | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/discussion/sex-and-the-brain-fruitless-research
    Thumbnail for Sex and the brain: fruitless research? | University of Cambridge 2 Jun 2016: On the other hand, autism and some addictions are more common in males.
  43. The future’s uncertain – but noradrenaline can help us adapt |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/the-futures-uncertain-but-noradrenaline-can-help-us-adapt
    Thumbnail for The future’s uncertain – but noradrenaline can help us adapt | University of Cambridge 13 Nov 2020: Difficulty in balancing expectations against new information is thought to underlie many conditions including autism and anxiety. ... In the longer term, this could help those with autism and anxiety to recognise the source of their anxiety and manage it
  44. Gates scholar tells Obama to invest in science education | University …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/gates-scholar-tells-obama-to-invest-in-science-education
    17 Nov 2008: Autism and climate change are two topics that have more in common than one might think.” Lindsay, a Mount Holyoke alumna, explained. ... Lindsay, who is at Trinity College and is supervised by autism expert Professor Simon Baron-Cohen,is a graduate of
  45. The psychiatrist who faced a dilemma but couldn’t turn his back on…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/this-cambridge-life/creating-culturally-appropriate-cognitive-assessments-for-children-and-adolescents-in-west-africa
    Thumbnail for The psychiatrist who faced a dilemma but couldn’t turn his back on his people 23 May 2022: These children likely had intellectual disability, autism or some sort of congenital or neurodevelopmental disorder. ... Another item on a tool assessing autism asks if a child can maintain sustained eye contact, but in many parts of West Africa it is
  46. Unhealthy patterns of diet, exercise, and sleep linked to high risk…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/unhealthy-patterns-of-diet-exercise-and-sleep-linked-to-high-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-in
    Thumbnail for Unhealthy patterns of diet, exercise, and sleep linked to high risk of cardiovascular disease in autistic people | University of Cambridge 10 May 2021: The team at the Autism Research Centre in Cambridge developed an anonymous, online survey about lifestyle choices and daily habits, personal medical history, and family medical history. ... The lead researcher of the study, Elizabeth Weir, a PhD student
  47. siblings | University of Cambridge

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/topics/siblings
    16 Jul 2024: Biomarker for autism discovered. ... 12 Jul 2011. Research provides opportunity for identifying genes linked to autism.
  48. Genes influence ability to read a person’s mind from their eyes |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/genes-influence-ability-to-read-a-persons-mind-from-their-eyes
    Thumbnail for Genes influence ability to read a person’s mind from their eyes | University of Cambridge 7 Jun 2017: Previous studies have found that people with autism and anorexia tend to score lower on the Eyes Test. ... They speculate that this may be because autism involves both social and non-social traits, and this test only measures a social trait.
  49. Tonight: Gifted scientists and autism: is there a connection |…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/tonight-gifted-scientists-and-autism-is-there-a-connection
    20 Mar 2006: Search. Search. Tonight: Gifted scientists and autism: is there a connection. ... Science is the paradigm case where we systemize. The lecture then looks at the intriguing possibility that there may be a genetic link between autism and strong systemizing.
  50. Tonight: Camera Obscura vision for Cambridge landmark | University of …

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/tonight-camera-obscura-vision-for-cambridge-landmark
    15 Mar 2006: well as health and technology lectures ‘Autism and the Extreme Male Brain’ and ‘The Mathematics of Luck, Risk and Gambling’.
  51. Gardeners and carpenters: the ‘skill’ of parenting | University of…

    https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/gardeners-and-carpenters-the-skill-of-parenting
    Thumbnail for Gardeners and carpenters: the ‘skill’ of parenting | University of Cambridge 8 Nov 2018: Since she began her academic career as an undergraduate in Cambridge 30 years ago, her focus has shifted from clinical groups, including children with autism, to studying social influences on two

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