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Autism Champion blog: Is autism being overdiagnosed? (April 2024)

Our Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson examines the rise in autism diagnoses in the UK.

Autism Champion blog: Autism terminology and communication styles (October 2022)

RCPsych Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson reflects on the new research surrounding preferred autism terminology and communication styles.

Improving Acute Hospital Care for Adults with a Learning Disability and Adults with Autism in the East of England

The NHS in the east of England wants acute hospitals to be better at looking after adults with a learning disability and adults with autism and this report looks at what is planned to make this happen.

Living with autism in Max, an Autistic Journey

Gaming the mind: An examination of 'Max, an Autistic Journey (MAJ)' the latest Windows role playing game designed to 'help explain to everyone a typical day for a ten year old who has autism'.

Autism Champion blog: Conversations about autism (June 2022)

For this year's International Day of Persons With Disabilities, the College's Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson writes about the thought-provoking conversations he's been having about autism.

The psychiatric management of autism in adults (CR228)

This report is of the College’s commitment to improving mental health services for those autistic adults who do not have a generalised intellectual disability. It focuses on setting out the role of psychiatrists in meeting the needs of these patients. It also emphasises the importance of the need for a much broader approach, involving a range of services and professionals if outcomes are to be the best they can.

Stuart Duncan's Autcraft: crafting a playspace for children with autism

Gaming the mind: Under the name @AutismFather, Stuart Duncan shares his experiences of parenting an autistic child and his opinions on 'all things autism'.

World Autism Acceptance Week 2023 – new developments

Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson updates us about the latest work the Royal College of Psychiatrists is doing on autism.

New College information resource on autism and mental health

The College's Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, talks about the thought which has gone into our new patient resource.

Autism Champion blog: Say hello to the College's new Autism Champion (January 2022)

Dr Conor Davidson, the College's new Autism Champion, introduces himself and talks about his experience of autism and his work at the College as part of the Championing Autism program.