The Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER)

The autism research and educational provision in our centre is shaped by the challenges experienced by autistic individuals, their families and educators

Sharing the stories of autistic young people and their families to advance inclusive attitudes

The work of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) is shaping autism education to support a bright future for young people and their families.

The impact of Covid-19

The Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) has been at the forefront of using research to guide the practice of teachers in the UK and overseas. As part of this we have worked alongside charitable and policy partners to make sure our research has "real world" impact.

Educational exclusion

Marginalised families

Excellence in autism practice

Towards a better society

Latest news

Posted 09 December 2020

How do we ensure autistic children and young people get the education they deserve?

With a rise in exclusions of autistic pupils, academics are investigating the underlying causes and are advocating for enhanced support for teaching staff.

Posted 05 August 2020

Surjit and foster carer Helen provide support for vulnerable people during lockdown

Surjit, a young man with autism and Helen his foster carer and also an ACER student on the MEd course have been busy during the lock down period providing support to vulnerable people.

Posted 13 July 2020

BBSRC grant awarded to purchase advanced research equipment

Dr Dan Tennant, Dr Christian Ludwig and Professor Gareth Lavery have been awarded a 19ALERT mid-range equipment grant from the BBSRC to provide new tools for analysis of stable isotope incorporation into metabolites.

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