Mood Disorders and ASD: What not to miss

The autism community identified mental health as their top research priority in 2016.¹ Autistic children and adolescents are more likely than their general population counterparts to have psychiatric disorders.² For bipolar disorder, rates of 7% are seen in autistic children and adolescents versus 1% in their general population peers.

17 March 2021

Developmental Coordination Disorder – Professor Amanda Kirby

Professor Amanda Kirby, a specialist and researcher in the area of Developmental Coordination Disorder, presents a comprehensive overview. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.

1 February 2021

Can adult ASD outcomes be predicted by clinical measures made during childhood?

A new study has retrospectively profiled the adult outcomes of 123 children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to determine whether certain outcomes, or “types”, can be predicted from typical clinical measures made during childhood.

28 February 2020

In Conversation… ADHD with Dr Sinead Rhodes

In this podcast, Dr Sinead Rhodes discusses ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders with freelance journalist Jo Carlowe. Sinead discusses her latest research, cognitive factors underlying mental health and tailored interventions.

8 August 2019

Learning Disability Special Interest Group

This is the latest in a series of talks arranged by the ACAMH Learning Disability Special Interest Group (LASER SIG). It is dedicated to sharing of specialist knowledge, skills and updates on relevant research and service development. Presentation ‘Ealing Intensive Therapeutic and Short Break Service – preventing residential care for children with learning disabilities and challenging […]

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SIG

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London

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Most cited JCPP papers #33 of 60: Development in infants with autism spectrum disorders: a prospective study

15 January 2019

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Most cited JCPP papers #40 of 60: RECOGNITION OF FACES: AN APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF AUTISM

11 January 2019

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Most cited JCPP papers #56 of 60: “SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF AUTISTIC, MENTALLY-RETARDED AND NORMAL-CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS”

30 December 2018

Machine learning improves ADI-R efficiency

Early interventions in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are essential to improve communication and behavioural skills in affected children. Now, researchers have used machine learning to derive new instrument algorithms that may help practitioners screen for autism more efficiently and effectively.

8 October 2018

Can this app help autistic people with anxiety?

Available on the Apple App Store today, Molehill Mountain is the first evidence-led smartphone app aiming to help autistic adults understand and self-manage their own anxiety. The app has been developed by UK research charity Autistica and researchers at King’s College London with input from autistic people. 

10 July 2018