Assessment
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Autism Assessment Across the Lifespan: Diagnosis, Clinical Challenges, and Measuring Change
As awareness grows and more individuals seek assessment later in life, demand is increasing for clinicians to develop expertise in autism diagnosis across the lifespan, including nuanced understanding of gender differences in autism, cultural influences, and late or adult diagnosis pathways. Join us at this advanced masterclass with world-renowned expert Professor Catherine Lord.
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- Masterclass
- Location
- Online
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Autism: Camouflaging and Masking — Evidence and Clinical Implications
Explore the latest evidence on camouflaging and masking in autism, including developmental considerations, clinical debates, and implications for assessment and support. Led by expert Associate Professor Dr. Meng-Chuan Lai.
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- Advanced session
- Location
- Online
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Trauma and Autism: How It Affects Children and Young People
Autistic children and young people are more likely to experience adversity and traumatic events than their non-autistic peers. Yet, trauma is often missed in autism. Why? Professor Francisco Musich explains.
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Meet the expert: Emotion Regulation with Dr. Alessio Bellato
In November, ACAMH will host a two-part short course Assessment Tools and Interventions for Emotion (Dys)Regulation: Practical Approaches. We caught up with the course leader – Dr. Alessio Bellato, Lecturer in Children and Young People’s Mental Health at the University of Southampton – about the topic itself, his career, and his hopes for the event.
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OCD and BDD in young people: rethinking causes and access
Rethinking childhood OCD causes (genetics over infections), BDD self-harm risks in teens, and internet CBT access solutions for clinicians and families. ‘Reflections from the room’ from our webinar ‘OCD; An update on OCD and related disorders in children and young people’, led by Professor David Mataix-Cols
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Meet the Expert – ARFID in Autistic Young People, with Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh
On 22 June 2026, ACAMH will host ARFID in Autistic Young People: Assessment, Overlap and Practical Clinical Management. We caught up with one of the presenters – Dr. Rachel Bryant-Waugh, an eating disorders clinician and researcher based at the Maudsley Hospital and King’s College London – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.
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Trauma: Evidence, Practice, and Implementation Challenges. Jack Tizard International Online Conference
The sessions dive into the practical challenges of identifying and treating trauma in children and young people, with an emphasis on implementation issues, barriers to delivering evidence-based treatments, and work with specific populations. Confirmed speakers; Professor Rachel Hiller, Dr. Jess Richardson, Dr. Connor Kerns, Dr. Stephanie Lewis, and Professor Dr. Elisa Pfeiffer.
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- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
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- LIVE STREAM
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Psychotherapy: A 5-Step Approach to Case Conceptualization
Dr. Bryce D. McLeod, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist who has authored or co-authored over 130 scientific articles, book chapters, and books. We are delighted to offer you the chance to learn from him. Learn the benefits of a science-informed approach to case conceptualization, the five key steps involved, and how it can help reduce clinical judgment errors.
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- Intermediate level
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- LIVE STREAM
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Maltreatment, Trauma-Related Disorders, and Their Interplay with Neurodivergence
Prof Helen Minnis leads a session about the trauma and stressor related disorders of childhood, known as Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED). These are disorders thought to be ‘caused’ by maltreatment (abuse and neglect). We aim to raise your awareness about RAD & DSED and to enable you with the skills to recognise associated behaviours in children and young people who you work.
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- Advanced session
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Assessment and Management of Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Conditions
Intellectual disability often co-occurs with anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, and other mental health conditions, which can be harder to recognise and diagnose. Tailored assessment, adapted communication, and coordinated multidisciplinary support are essential to provide effective, person-centred care and reduce health inequalities for this group. This two-part webinar will cover ‘Intellectual Disability and Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions’ and Intellectual ‘Disability and Co-occurring Neurodevelopmental Conditions’.
- Event type
- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online