Become a Friend of Research Autism
Research Autism is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to research into interventions in autism. We carry out high quality, independent research into new and existing health, education, social and other interventions. Our goal is the improvement of quality of life and outlook for the individuals affected and those around them
About our new Friends scheme
By becoming a Friend, you can help us to transform the lives of people with autism now and in the future by making a regular financial contribution towards our work. As a Friend, you will have access to:
- Regular weekly and monthly bulletins on the latest news and research from around the world, delivered straight to your inbox
- Discounts on delegate rates for Research Autism conferences, which address the latest thinking in autism
- Free online access to presentations from our conferences from renowned speakers. Previous conference speakers have included Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor Christopher Gilberg, Dr Lorna Wing and others.
Any contributions you make as a Friend may also be eligible as a tax deductable business expense.
Our aim is to develop the scheme further over the coming months by adding additional benefits, so watch this space for more news. Sign up now and become a founder member of our Friends scheme.
What our Friends say about the scheme
| ‘The Friends of Research Autism scheme is a very useful resource, particularly for use in training and for my own self development’. Angie Nicolle, Bachelor of Philosophy, Teacher of Autism, Haute Vallee School, Jersey. |
| ‘I work as an Independent Educational Psychologist, and come from an academic background (Senior Lecturer/Reader). I provide medico-legal reports for courts and am required to proffer my professional opinion in respect of provision, interventions etc for children and young people with autism. Being a Friend of Research Autism keeps me up to date with the current level of evidence secured for various approaches.’ Dr Hilary Dyer, MBPsS, FRSA. Consultant Educational Psychologist, Specialist in Neuroatypical and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. |
| ‘I am the Executive Director of Practice Development at Dimensions, a nationwide organisation supporting people with learning disabilities, people with autism, and their families. The autism sector changes very quickly and being a Friend of Research Autism helps keep me and the rest of my team up to date with the latest news and research on autism. For example, the weekly news bulletin comes straight to my inbox, enabling me to quickly see what is and isn’t relevant, and enabling me to follow up anything I find interesting or useful’. Lisa Hopkins, Executive Director of Practice Development, Dimensions |
| ‘I have been receiving Research Autism’s weekly bulletins for several years now with great gratitude. Why? Because they cover all the relevant information I need in one go, and inform me about issues which I would never have access to without considerable research myself. Research Autism has been particularly helpful to me and my members in following up on specific stories which are of interest to our Asperger Community – they are a very valuable, informed and reliable resource to all people interested in autism, and we are all most appreciative of the work they do for us.’ Carolann Jackson, President SAFE (Supporting Asperger Families in Essex) and ASAP (Asperger Syndrome Adults and Parents). |
Friends’ minimum annual contribution rates:
Individuals with autism, parents and carers
- UK based individuals: £24
- UK concessionary rates (students, on benefits): £12
- Overseas based individuals: £36
Professionals working for organisations
- Small not-for-profit organisations, with less than 10 staff: £36
- Small commercial organisations, with less than 10 staff: £60
- Local authorities, NHS and large not-for-profit organisations: £96
- Universities and large commercial organisations: £120
- Overseas organisations: £150
Please contact Bernard Fleming, Information Manager on 020 3490 3091 or email info@researchautism.net if you wish to discuss your specific needs including bulk rate discounts.
I wish to become an individual Friend of Research Autism
For individuals with autism, parents and carers
- Online Donation Form for Individual Friends of Research Autism
- Word version of Donation Form for Individual Friends of Research Autism
- PDF version of Donation Form for Individual Friends of Research Autism
I wish to become a professional Friend of Research Autism
For individuals working for organisations
- Online Donation Form for Organisation Friends of Research Autism
- Word version of Donation Form for Organisation Friends of Research Autism
- PDF version of Donation Form for Organisation Friends of Research Autism
I do not wish to become a Friend of Research Autism at this time
- Make a donation without becoming a Friend of Research Autism
- Email info@researchautism.net if you wish to receive updates on our work without becoming a Friend of Research Autism
Want to know more?
- Contact Bernard Fleming, Information Manager on 020 3490 3091, email info@researchautism.net
- Read the FAQs about Friends of Research Autism
Related Links
- Conference presentatations – only available to Friends of Research Autism
- About Research Autism
Last Updated : 19/02/2013 Back to Top
