RCPsych Wales and Alcohol Change UK: Autism, alcohol and other substances
06Sep
Alcohol Change UK: Autism, alcohol and other substances
| Location | Virtually |
| Attendee | £Free |
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Event Information
About the event
Hosted by Alcohol Change UK, the Centre for Applied Autism Research at the University of Bath, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists Wales.
Autistic people are as likely to experience substance use issues as anyone else. But when they do, they find it much harder to get the support they need.
Research by the Centre for Applied Autism Research found that almost half of autistic drinkers would not seek support for an alcohol problem; and that alcohol support workers expected poorer treatment outcomes for autistic clients. There are indications of similar barriers to support for autistic people who use cannabis.
This half-day online event offers an opportunity to lift the lid on these overlooked and under-researched topics, and to make connections with others working to understand them. We are seeking to build a network to ensure that:
- Substance misuse services are better able to meet the needs of people with autism.
- Autism services are more aware of substance use issues.
- Both sets of services are working together better.
Agenda
9:30am - 9:35amAndrew Misell, Director for Wales, Alcohol Change UK
Welcome and introductions
9:35am - 10:05am Dr Julia Lewis, Consultant Addiction Psychiatrist, Gwent Specialist Substance Misuse Service
Yes, autistic people drink!
10:05am - 10:35am Cathie Long, Independent Social Worker
In the thick of it: perspectives from the frontline of autism social work
10:35am - 10:45am Ten-minute tea break
10:45am - 11:15am Daniel Hua, University of Bath
It’s not just about alcohol: autistic people’s use of cannabis and cannabidiol
11:15am - 11:45am Prof Mark Brosnan and Dr Sally Adams, University of Bath
Working with neuro-diverse drinkers
11:45am - 11:5am Ten-minute tea break
11:55am - 12:35pm Facilitated discussions between delegates: shared challenges and future collaborations
12:35pm - 12:45pm Andrew Misell
Conclusions and close.
For further information, please contact:
Email: oliver.john@rcpsych.ac.uk
Web: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/wales
Contact Name: Ollie John
Twitter: @RCPsychWales
Contact number: 02922 33 1080