Autistica is a UK based charity engaged in funding and campaigning for research on autism and related conditions.

[1] Autistica was founded in 2004 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Dame Stephanie Shirley.

[2][3] They initially operated as a UK partner to the US charity Autism Speaks.

[6] Autistica funds medical research to understand the causes of autism, improve diagnosis, and develop new treatments and interventions.

Their current scientific priorities are to: In 2009, Autistica provided a total of £940,000 to its beneficiaries in autism research.