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Self-Harm & Suicide Issue – Foreword from the Editor
As a clinician, it certainly does feel that more and more young people are being referred, following self harm or with suicidal ideas, to the CAMHS service I work in. This nationwide increase in numbers is acknowledged in recent government reports, which are summarised in this edition.
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Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference 2018 – Intellectual Disabilities and Autism
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‘Time trends in diagnosis of ASD: explanations & evidence’ Dr. Ginny Russell
Dr. Ginny Russell, on Interdisciplinary Senior Research Fellow in mental health and developmental disorders, Egenis & Uni Exeter Med School ‘Time trends in diagnosis of ASD: explanations & evidence’. This was recorded on 6 June 2018 at the Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and National Conference 2018 on Intellectual Disability, and Autism. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.
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‘The role of Psychiatry in the care of people with Intellectual Disability’ Professor Emily Simonoff
ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.
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Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference 2018 – Intellectual Disabilities and Autism; Panel Discussions
Recordings and panel discussions from the Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and National Conference 2018 on Intellectual Disability, and Autism.
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Autism & Intellectual Disability
This edition of the Bridge is on Autism & Intellectual Disability.
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The origins of fussy eating in young children
As young children make the transition from a solely milk-based diet to a ‘family diet’, they are gradually introduced to increasing numbers of foods. While some children happily accept novel flavours and textures and enjoy widening their dietary repertoire, many are hesitant or even suspicious about trying new foods.
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Addiction & Substance Use
Irrespective of the age group it is just as important to be aware of what we don’t know as what we can be more confident about. This is particularly true of young people and drug use, as most research investigating prevention and interventions has tended to focus on adult populations.
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In Conversation… Autism Diagnosis Trends
The first prevalence studies estimated one in 2,500 children were autistic whereas the latest figures indicate around one in every 39 children is reported to have an autism diagnosis. Dr Ginny Russell discusses why we may have seen such an exponential increase.
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What is attachment theory used for?
Attachment theory is amongst the most popular theories of child development and has received much attention from psychologists and researchers across the world for the last 50 years. Such popularity implies that it is perceived by many to be of great importance and utility to understanding people and their behaviour in different contexts – but, why?
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