The Autism Service is regularly featured in national and regional media, with our clinical team recognised as trusted voices in the fields of autism and ADHD.
Latest Press Coverage
Below you’ll find a selection of recent press coverage that highlight our commitment to raising awareness, shaping informed debate and improving access to high-quality assessments nationwide.
Why older people can face additional challenges navigating the autism diagnostic pathway
Our Founder and Clinical Director Dr Lisa Williams recently contributed to an article in The Guardian, sharing her expertise on why some adults and older people can face additional challenges when navigating the autism and ADHD diagnostic pathway.
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Thousands of SEN families are struggling in silence, this article explores child-to-parent abuse (CPA)
Our Founder & Clinical Director, Dr Lisa Williams, was recently featured as an expert voice in Fabulous Magazine, speaking on a topic that affects thousands of families across the UK. The article explores child-to-parent abuse (CPA) among families with SEN children, a deeply difficult subject that is still widely misunderstood and underreported.
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King's Speech 2026: What the Education for All Bill means for SEND families
As the Government set out its legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session, FE News gathered expert reaction to the Education for All Bill - described as introducing "generational reforms" to the special educational needs system. Our Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Lisa Williams, was among the voices featured, calling for any reforms to be timely, evidence-based and joined up across education and healthcare, and urging caution over changes that could create anxiety for families already struggling to access support.
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What the SEND reforms consultation means for families of autistic children and children with ADHD
With the Government's SEND reform consultation entering its final stages, Made for Mums sought expert commentary on what the proposed changes could mean for parents of autistic children and children with ADHD. Dr Lisa Williams, our Founder and Clinical Director, shared her perspective on the importance of keeping specialist assessment accessible and ensuring that any reforms strengthen — rather than undermine — the support available to families.
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New Legal Requirement for Schools to Create Individual Support Plans (ISPs) for All Children with SEND
As debate continues around the government’s proposed changes to the SEND system in England, we’re proud to see FE News feature expert commentary from our Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Lisa Williams.
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Government plans changes for children who need extra help in schools
As the government sets out major proposed changes to the system for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in England, we’re proud to see BBC News include expert commentary from Dr Lisa Williams.
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Education care plans to be reserved for most complex SEND cases by 2035
Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director of The Autism Service provided expert commentary on the BBC's live coverage of the SEND system reform.
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Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study
It’s even worse to attribute it to a simple cause like taking paracetamol during pregnancy without foundation,” said Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director, The Autism Service.
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Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study
"Autism diagnoses have surged by 787 per cent in the UK since 1998, which naturally raises questions around what’s behind this trend." said Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director, The Autism Service.
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Trump claim linking paracetamol during pregnancy to autism rubbished by major new study
"It’s simply bad science to automatically assume that this is due to autism becoming much more prevalent." said Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director, The Autism Service.
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A better understanding of mental ill health is crucial
Dr Lisa Williams respond to the news that Wes Streeting has asked experts to investigate whether normal feelings have become ‘over-pathologised’.
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A better understanding of mental ill health is crucial
"For too long, the narrative around autism and ADHD assessments has been shaped by ideology rather than evidence." said Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director, The Autism Service.
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Is ADHD being over-diagosed?
Following the announcement that Health Secretary, Wes Streeting MP has ordered a review into the rise of ADHD and autism diagnoses, Dr Lisa Williams spoke with LBC News to share her clinical perspective.
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Could you be one of the 'millions' of adults who are undiagnosed autistic?
Dr Lisa Williams, Founder and Clinical Director for The Autism Service shares the telling signs.
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The truth behind the dramatic rise in autism - and why the consequences could be catastrophic
Dr Lisa Williams, Clinical Director for The Autism Service suggests the rise in autism reflects increased awareness, broader diagnostic criteria and more adult patients seeking help.
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