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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.

Autism Awareness Week 2022: Neurodiversity and neurodivergence

Our Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson speaks on Autism Awareness Week.

Patterns of behaviour - stereotyped/repetitive movements - motor/objects/speech

Section 2a of our autism training resource, on stereotyped/repetitive movements.

Patterns of behaviour - Restricted or fixated interests

Section 2b of our autism training resource, on restricted or fixated interests.

RCPsych advocates for safe and effective prescribing for those with an intellectual disability and/or autism

The College's new position statement supports clinicians in providing the best quality prescribing regime possible to those with an intellectual disability and/or autism.

Reciprocal social interaction - Social-emotional reciprocity

Section 1a of our autism training resource, on social-emotional reciprocity.

Awtistiaeth ac iechyd meddwl | Autism and mental health in Welsh | Translations

Mae’r adnodd hwn yn edrych ar awtistiaeth ac iechyd meddwl.

Latest NHS data shows sharp rise in waiting times for first autism appointment

The College has raised concerns following new data, published by NHS England, that reveal a huge gap in NHS resources for specialist autism services.

Reciprocal social interaction - Friendship and deficits in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships

Section 1c of our autism training resource, on friendship and deficits in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships.

Why autistic people should get the COVID-19 vaccination

The College's Autism Champion, Dr Conor Davidson, shares his thoughts on why autistic people should get the COVID-19 vaccination and points towards some helpful resources.