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Why Neurodivergence Must Be Central to Psychiatric Care
Growing recognition of neurodivergence is prompting experts to call for it to be placed at the centre of psychiatric care CREDIT: This is an edited keep reading
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NEWS: Dr. Adrian James to lead mental health transformation
As reported by NHS England, Dr. Adrian James, former President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, will support the transformation of mental health and neurodiversity services keep reading
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NEWS: NHS struggles with soaring demand for autism and ADHD care
As reported by The Guardian, with a record number of patients awaiting autism and ADHD assessments, the Nuffield Trust calls for an overhaul of England’s “obsolete” treatment keep reading
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One year on: The five-year autism research strategy
It’s been one year since NHS England launched the five-year autism research strategy during World Autism Acceptance Week – what has been achieved? CREDIT: This keep reading
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How can GPs improve care for autistic patients?
The CQC recently published a report entitled ‘How you see me matters: perspectives of autistic people using primary care services’ with the aim to shed light on keep reading
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CQC guidance for supporting autistic patients and patients with a learning disability
All registered health and social care providers must ensure that their staff receive training in learning disability and autism CREDIT: This is an edited version keep reading
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Why neurodiversity is a gender issue
Neurodiversity is not only a leadership issue, but also a gender matter – and 75% of women in the UK are undiagnosed CREDIT: This is an keep reading
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How to recognise the signs of sensory overload
For those with a sensory processing disorder – or ADHD, PTSD, and autism – sensory overload can be a difficult thing to live with. Here, keep reading
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A doctor’s view: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr Paul Lambden explains what Autism Specturm Disorder is and how it is diagnosed Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, collectively known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), keep reading
Health & Patient Care
A doctor’s view: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr Paul Lambden explains what Autism Spectrum Disorder is and how it is diagnosed Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, collectively known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), keep reading