World Autism Day 2026: From Awareness to Understanding
OxBAM marks World Autism Day 2026 with a look at what it means to move beyond awareness toward genuine understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
OxBAM marks World Autism Day 2026 with a look at what it means to move beyond awareness toward genuine understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
Explore gender-based variability in theta burst stimulation versus standard rTMS for treating late-life depression. Findings from Lee et al. 2025.
For years, autism was framed as a childhood condition. We now know it is lifelong and far more prevalent than earlier diagnostic manuals suggested—at least one in 100 people in the UK are on the spectrum, or around 700 000 adults and children, according to the National Autistic Society.
At Oxford Brain and Mind Clinic, we stand alongside the autistic community in advocating for a world where differences in perception, communication, and behaviour are not only understood but respected and embraced. As awareness grows, so too must our collective responsibility to create environments where autistic individuals are supported with dignity and care.
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.