neurodiversity
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Is autism a disorder?
Is autism a disorder? This has been a point of contention for a long time. In this article, David explores this question…
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CAMHS: “Your child is Anxious because they’re Autistic”
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have repeatedly failed Autistic children, particularly through diagnostic overshadowing. This practice involves attributing symptoms to…
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CAMHS: A legacy of pain
As I write this, our petition to try and trigger positive change in CAMHS for the way the treat Autistic children sits…
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Interoception and Autism: A Hidden Link to Substance Use?
Autism and substance use is an area that received little discussion in wider society. In my own experience, their is an assumption…
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CAMHS and the children who “won’t engage”
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are notorious for failing to support Autistic children and young people. I have recently explored…
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Challenging Mental Health Awareness Week for Autistic People
Mental Health Awareness Week leaves Autistic people feeling unheard and ignored. Despite years of advocating for better mental health support, Autistic individuals…
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CAMHS: The HEARTBREAKING Reality for Autistic Families
Autistic families face significant barriers when seeking support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with only 10% of patients being…
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Autistic Lives Lost: Is CAMHS to Blame?
This article highlights the failure of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in providing appropriate support to Autistic children and young…
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Autistic burnout: How do you recover?
Autistic burnout is a unique struggle for each individual, impacting cognitive and physical resources. Recovery involves understanding personal needs, setting protective boundaries,…
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CAMHS and the loss of Jennifer (‘Jen’) Chalkley
The following article is a response to the findings that failures by Surrey and Borders Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)…