(London, UK) A leading autism campaigner in the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster in London, Lee Scott MP for Ilford North has been shortlisted for the prestigious e-Politix Disability Champion Award for 2008. Scott has been a powerful advocate, speaking out in the British parliament on behalf of parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. He has championed the cause of autism in the House of Commons.

The highly acclaimed guitarist, Jon Sterry will rock for the UK Autism Foundation at the first ever Redbridge Community Dinner for Autism scheduled to be held on Saturday 12th July at 7 pm. The community dinner will be held at the All Saints Church Hall in Inman's Row in Woodford Green, Essex.

It's World Autism Awareness Day - this historic day has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly in New York - WAAD falls on Wednesday 2nd April 2008, it is the first ever international day for autism and we must thank Qatar for proposing it an seeing it through.

Autism Campaigners are calling on Her Majesty's Government to take firm and decisive action on World Autism Day, scheduled for 2nd April 2008. World Autism Day was designated by the United Nations in New York on the recommendation of Qatar.

(London, UK) 'Open Every Door,' the song for autism has been re-released in London by Media Eye Music in time for Autism Sunday on 10th February 2008. 'Open Every Door' was composed by the Sri Lanka born singer/songwriter who dedicated the song to the Autism Awareness Campaign UK. It is sung by Birmingham based musician Rozagy who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome a few years ago.

Autism Sunday, the International Day of Prayer for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome takes place on Sunday 10th February 2008.

Lady Uddin, a peer from the House of Lords in London has urged British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to launch an Autism Task Force to consult widely and work in partnership with government departments, parents groups, community organisations, charities and the voluntary sector.

The Autism Awareness Campaign UK was hailed as a finalist in the Asian Woman Awards for Excellence 2007, sponsored by the Bank of Ireland and hosted by the Asian Woman Magazine at an event at Banqueting House in London.

(Westminster, UK) Lee Scott, member of parliament for Ilford North and member of the House of Commons Select Committee on Health has called on the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to provide ring fenced funding for Autism Services undertaken by local authorities. His call was issued on the 'Autism Action' DVD released by the Autism Awareness Campaign UK in Autism Awareness Week.

(London, UK) Autism campaigners in Great Britain have released an appeal to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Children's Secretary Ed Balls in a DVD titled 'Autism Action.' The DVD has been released by the Autism Awareness Campaign UK to coincide with Autism Awareness Week in the UK which runs from 1st October - 7th October 2007.The 'Autism Action' film is directed by Ian McLeod.

(London, UK) An appeal to Prime Minister Gordon Brown on autism and Asperger's Syndrome was launched earlier this week, on You Tube. The Autism Awareness Campaign UK is calling on Gordon Brown to launch a national strategy on autism and a 10 year plan of action on autism.

Rosagy the British musician has recorded a cover version of the Nimal Mendis song for autism, 'Open Every Door.' The song will be available for download from Tuesday 17th July 2007.