Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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Psychotherapies
Psychotherapies are commonly used therapies for children and young people. They can help children and families understand and resolve problems, change their behaviour and change the way they think and feel about their experiences.
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Autistica highlights strong evidence for new communication therapy
Autistica, UK’s autism research charity, are recommending that all local areas should have healthcare professionals accredited to deliver a new form of communication intervention called PACT.
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The early ASD screening debate continues
The debate about screening and providing early treatment for young children with, or with high likelihood of, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is ongoing, but limited data are available to support either side of the argument. Now, a systematic review of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions for children ≤6 years with (or with high likelihood of) ASD has concluded that the available data is currently insufficient to support the argument for early intervention.
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Talking therapies and adapting for autism
Dr Ann Ozsivadjian is a clinical psychologist who specialises in making talking therapies work for children with autism. Her job at Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, was created at the request of the parents of autistic children, who were having trouble with conventional talking therapies. “Accessing therapy can be […]
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iPad App complements ASD therapy
Children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) may benefit from combined technology-based and traditional interventions, according to new research.
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Minecraft for young people with Autism
The Bridge spoke to Stuart Duncan, who has developed Autcraft – Minecraft for young people with Autism.
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The SAAND Study: Attention and arousal regulation in neurodevelopmental disorders
The SAAND Study – An investigation into the role of attention and arousal regulation in ADHD and ASD, and comorbidity between these disorders
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Early intervention for teenagers on the autism spectrum
An emerging initiative for teenagers on the autism spectrum, their parents and siblings, from Dr Bairbre Glynn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
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Anxiety, Depression and Autism (ASD) Conference
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