Welcome!
"Advancing scientific understanding to create positive change"
Our mission
to create positive change for individuals and families affected with autism by
- advancing scientific research in areas of risk factors, early identification, diagnosis, cognitive development and intervention
- working in partnership with practitioners, charities and the Welsh Assembly Government to integrate scientific evidence with policy and practice
Our objectives
- to conduct internationally competitive scientific research projects
- to facilitate Inter-disciplinary research and research networks
- to develop research and training that supports and influences practice and policy
- to improve public and professional awareness of research
Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC) was initiated through a unique collaboration between Autism Cymru and Autistica, the School of Psychology, Cardiff University and the Welsh Assembly Government.
Its establishment was supported by generous donations from the organisations above and from;Autism Initiatives, Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, Waterloo Foundation, Jane HodgeFoundation, Research Autism, Freemasons Grand Charity.
