30 September 2004 - Edinburgh - Scottish Parliamentary Cross Party Group on Autism

Dr Alex Richardson has been invited to address the Scottish Parliamentary Cross-Party Group on Autism to explain

• why more research is needed into biochemical and nutritional factors in autistic spectrum disorders (ASD)
• what practical benefits this research could offer not only to service providers in education, health and welfare; but also to the increasing number of individuals and families directly affected by ASD.

Dr Richardson's presentation will include an overview of existing research in this area and its implications for better identification and management of autistic spectrum disorders.

It will also outline the new clinical research programme that FAB Research has developed in collaboration with other charities and leading researchers from several Universities in the UK.

This meeting will be held at the new Parliament Building in Edinburgh. It is open to interested members of the public, although for security purposes, anyone wishing to attend must confirm their registration before 28th September using the contact details given here.