Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Autumn Webinar programme
Don’t miss the early birds! All events are centred around evidence-based research, and our speakers are some of the leading lights in the field. ACAMH is a charity, and we receive no government funding, nor do we ask for donations.
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STEPS in the Community: Pilot Trial Offers Promising Pathways for Autistic Adults Transitioning to Independence
Up to 70,000 autistic teenagers enter adulthood in the US each year, yet many report feeling unprepared for the leap. The Stepped Transition to Employment and Postsecondary Success (STEPS) programme is a goal-oriented intervention designed to bridge this gap.
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Autism in Females
Don’t miss the Early Bird! In this session, Dr. Harrop presents up-to-date research spanning early childhood through adulthood that characterizes the profiles and experiences of autistic females.
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- Introductory and Update Session
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- LIVE STREAM
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Unfolding Autism; An International Expert Conference
Don’t miss the Early Bird! This conference brings together four leading experts to explore distinct yet interconnected topics: early detection, co-occurring mental health challenges, participatory approaches, and evidence-based supports for adolescents and young adults. With a focus on practical tools, emerging models, and inclusive innovation, this conference is essential for professionals working to improve outcomes for autistic children, teens, and their families.
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- International Expert Conference
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- LIVE STREAM
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Neurodiversity: Cutting-Edge Research, Evolving Perspectives, and Effective Innovations – 2025 Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
This conference offers a unique opportunity for researchers and clinicians to gain practical insights from cutting-edge research on neurodevelopment. Through topics ranging from early intervention and brain mechanisms to strengths-based approaches and mental health prediction in neurodivergent youth, the event fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue and promotes innovative, evidence-based practices to improve outcomes across the lifespan.
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- Jack Tizard Memorial International Conference
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- LIVE STREAM
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Autism: What Matters Most – From Assessment to Intervention
Join Professor Catherine Lord, Distinguished Professor at UCLA’s Semel Institute, pioneering developer of the gold-standard ADOS and ADI-R autism diagnostic tools, and recipient of the International Society for Autism Research’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for an exclusive masterclass on autism assessment and intervention.
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- Masterclass
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- LIVE STREAM
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Advancing the Understanding and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders in Young People – Emanuel Miller International Conference 2025
Bookings closed
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- Emanuel Miller
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- LIVE STREAM
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CAMH Journal 2024 Special Issue – ‘Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Child and Adolescent Mental Health’
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Journal are delighted to announce the CAMH 2024 Special Issue on ‘Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Child and Adolescent Mental Health’, edited by Cornelius Ani, Bolanle Ola, Matthew Hodes, and Valsamma Eapen.
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Breaking Down Barriers and Improving Understanding – Autism Acceptance Week 2024
This World Autism Acceptance Week (2 April to 8 April 2024), we encourage you to explore the FREE learning opportunities available on our website, and to share with your networks.
Together we can work towards ‘sharing best evidence, improving practice’ to help create a society that works for autistic children and young people.
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Testing the social motivation theory of autism: the role of co-occurring anxiety
Open Access paper from the JCPP – ‘This study tests the mechanisms underlying the association between social motivation and autistic traits.’ Eloise Bagg et al.
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