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Media Centre A quick guide to the most useful resources on our website for journalists. News from the NAS News from The National Autistic Society Autism in the news Find out what's been hitting the headlines in the newspapers. Autism in TV, film and the arts Autism is frequently given a high profile through TV documentaries and dramas, and characters with autism reach a wide audience through films and plays such as 'Rain Man' and 'Snowcake'. Follow this link to find out the latest news and reviews of autism in the arts and media. Latest updates on the NAS website Come back often just to see what's been updated? Look no further than here and subscribe to our RSS feeds. Active challenge events Signing up for an active challenge event could be the best thing you ever do. Whatever your level of fitness and whether you want to cycle, trek, run or skydive, there will be something for you! Special events We have many social events that you and your friends can support, with the proceeds allowing us to continue our work for people affected by autism. Courses and conferences organised by the NAS Courses, conferences and other training events organised by The National Autistic Society including locally-run help! programmes plus a variety of accredited courses. Courses from training organisations across the UK Courses and conferences organised by the NAS and other organisations for professionals, people with autism spectrum disorders and parents/carers. Lists updated every 24 hours. Training opportunities for volunteers What could be more valuable than the gift of just a few hours a week to help a person with autism or their family? Find out about the sorts of training we offer our volunteers.