The power of special interests – Prof. Tony Attwood

BOOKINGS CLOSED
Prof. Tony Attwood will discuss the stages in the development of special interests, their sequence, and the reasons why specific interests occur as part of the overall profile of Autism.

How should we best improve the behaviour and relationships of children aged 2 to 10 who display disruptive and challenging behaviour?- Presented by Professor Stephen Scott as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’

As part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ we are delighted to welcome Professor Stephen Scott. Stephen will share his expert knowledge and insights into the harmful long-term effects of disruptive behaviour if left untreated, tips and techniques that are effective, and how the evidence can deliver positive results.

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Live Stream

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LIVE STREAM

Childhood anxiety problems: Helping parents to help their children – Presented by Professor Cathy Creswell and Dr. Chloe Chessell as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’

As part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ we are delighted to welcome Professor Cathy Creswell (pic) and Chloe Chessell, both University of Oxford. They will share their expert knowledge and insights into the current research to explain what anxiety is, when anxiety becomes a problem and the evidence-based tools and techniques to help children to overcome anxiety problems.

The role of sleep in adolescent mental health – Presented by Dr. Faith Orchard as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’

As part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ we are delighted to welcome Dr. Faith Orchard, Research Psychologist, and Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sussex. Faith will share her expert knowledge and insights into how sleep changes during adolescence, and how treatments for insomnia can be used to inform some simple healthy habits for improving sleep.

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Live Stream

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LIVE STREAM

Creating the Environment for Recovery Following Traumatic Events – Presented by David Trickey as part of the ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’

We are delighted to launch the first of our ‘Professor Judy Dunn Webinar Series’ by welcoming David Trickey, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, and Co-Director of the UK Trauma Council. David will share his expert knowledge and insights into trauma, specifically exploring how an event can become traumatic, the responses to traumatic events, and what can be done, by whom, to support and maximise recovery.

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Live Stream

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LIVE STREAM

Myth Busting: Autism – children and adolescents

To celebrate Autism Awareness Week we are putting on this FREE webinar, to look at the evidence-base, focus on the facts, and bust some myths when it comes to Autism. Join our hosts Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian, and Dr. Marianna Murin, both specialists in the field of Autism, plus we’ll also have a live discussion to answer your questions.

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Webinar

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Online

Anxiety, Depression and Autism (ASD) Conference

This conference was aimed on how best to support children and young people with autism (ASD) and anxiety/depression.

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Day Conference

Location

London

Trauma informed practice in safeguarding

ACAMH, in collaboration with Child & Family Training, presents a series of four online sessions covering a vast amount of content related to trauma informed practice in safeguarding, all of which is from a sound evidence-base, delivered by the UK’s leading lights in the sector.

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4 half day training online

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LIVE STREAM

Emanuel Miller International Conference 2022 – Changing perspectives in neurodevelopmental disorders

BOOKINGS CLOSED. Confirmed speakers include; Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor Sue Fletcher-Watson, Professor Edmund Sonuga-Barke, Professor Anita Thapar, Professor Jan Buitelaar, and a lived experience view from a young person’s perspective.

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Emanuel Miller International Conference

Location

Online

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