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    • Autism for parents

      Autism for parents, This page gives details about Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as offering, . Please read our disclaimer. What are Autism Spectrum Disorders? Autism is the central condition in the group of difficulties known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). For simplicity, we will use the term ASD, disabilities, to being more academically able and in mainstream education. About 10% of people with autism, Information about Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and how to get help

    • Autism and mental health

      Autism and mental health, This resource looks at autism and mental health. It explains what autism is, how it’s, . What is autism? Autism is a diagnosis given to people who have lifelong differences, autism described as a ‘neurodevelopmental disorder’ or condition. This is the term used in the criteria that helps healthcare professionals to make a diagnosis of autism. Neurodevelopmental conditions, . Autism and intellectual disabilities This information will be most helpful to autistic people who do, This resource looks at autism and mental health. It explains what autism is, how it’s diagnosed and what support is available for autistic people

    • Autism CPD Update 2024 speakers

      Autism CPD Update 2024 speakers, DONATE Search Search Search SEE MAP London Office 21 Prescot Street London E1 8BB 0208 618 4000 © 2024 Royal College of Psychiatrists. Registered charity no. 228636 (England and Wales) Charity registration no. SC038369 (Scotland) Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Instagram View the details of the 2024 Autism CPD Update Speakers, View the details of the 2024 Autism CPD Update Speakers

    • Pre-order Autism in adults leaflets

      Pre-order Autism in adults leaflets, DONATE Search Search Search What’s Inside? Understanding Autism: Clear and concise information about Autism, : Where to find help and support for adults with Autism. Prices 1-249 = £1.50 per leaflet 250+ = £1 per leaflet Your name Email How many Autism in adults, LinkedIn Instagram You can order our Autism in adults leaflets from this page, You can order our Autism in adults leaflets from this page

    • Neurodevelopmental psychiatry - championing autism

      Neurodevelopmental psychiatry - championing autism, The Championing Autism campaign led by the RCPsych Autism Champion Ian Davidson started, now been extended again, and Dr Conor Davidson took over as Autism Champion in May 2021. Aims audit the autism continuing professional development (CPD) needs of all psychiatrists in practice in England; update and scale up the existing CPD autism training programme to meet identified CPD, specialist autism teams and develop and implement a patient (individual) level best practice commissioning, Find out more about how the neurodevelopmental psychiatry SIG works to champion autism

    • Neurodevelopmental psychiatry resources about autism, Asperger, ADHD, ASD

      Neurodevelopmental psychiatry resources about autism, Asperger, ADHD, ASD, and Support Service (ADDISS) South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS FT UKAAN Autism College resources College Report CR228: The psychiatric management of autism in adults Diagnostic Interview Guide for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Diagnostic Interview, Framework (SAF) for Autism Skills for Health: the Core Capabilities Framework for supporting Autistic People Think Autism: Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, the strategy for adults with autism, Find more useful resources on ADHD and autism from the neurodevelopmental psychiatry SIG

    • Autism Diagnostic Interview Resource - Difficulties in non-verbal communication

      Autism Diagnostic Interview Resource - Difficulties in non-verbal communication, no. SC038369 (Scotland) Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Section 1b of our autism, Section 1b of our autism training resource, on difficulties in non-verbal communication

    • Diagnostic Interview Resource for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

      Diagnostic Interview Resource for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), DONATE Search Search Search This training resource is designed to help mental health professionals conduct a diagnostic interview to ascertain whether an adult has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). On these pages you, that might be expected by peers of similar practical abilities. Is it Asperger Syndrome or Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), use our training resource designed to help mental health professionals conduct a diagnostic interview to ascertain whether an adult has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

    • Is autism being overdiagnosed?

      Is autism being overdiagnosed?, Our Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson examines the rise in autism diagnoses in the UK. This is one of the questions I am most often asked in my role as Autism Champion, by both psychiatry colleagues and laypeople. Most people have a sense that ‘there is more autism about’ these days. It is now rare to find someone who doesn’t have a friend or relative affected by autism. A recent article in the Guardian newspaper highlighted the issue of a large rise in autism diagnoses in the UK. But does

    • My special interest in autism

      My special interest in autism, into psychiatry began when my younger brother received his autism diagnosis at just two years old. I, , autism has received growing recognition among healthcare professionals and the public. Thankfully, we have moved away from understanding autism exclusively as Leo Kanner’s classical description, and we now recognise and appreciate its diverse and sometimes subtle presentations. Autism is every, . For these reasons, I think we should all prioritise improving our understanding of autism and developing

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