Intellectual disabilities (ID)
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A cup half full or half empty? A reflection on 15 years working with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) in the UK
“It has been 15 years now that I have been working within the field of specialist diagnosis and behavioural management of individuals with FASD. At this point in my journey, as well as the journey of FASD diagnostic services in the UK, it felt like a good time to step sideways and reflect on how far we had come and where we still have yet to go.”
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The impact of 22Q11
Anne Lawlor, Co-Founder and Chairperson of 22Q11 Ireland joins ACAMH to discuss 22q11 deletion syndrome, its impacts on sleep and mental health, as well as how her lived experience informs her work and how it could inform the work of professionals.
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How does 22q11.2 deletion syndrome impact on sleep and mental health?
Anne Lawlor, Co-Founder and Chairperson of 22q11 Ireland, guest blogs on the impact of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome on sleep and mental health.
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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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What is an intellectual disability?
This alphabetical framework is designed as an aide memoire for the identification of an ID (in children, young people or adults). It will help you identify available information sources and gaps in knowledge about an individual’s ability. It will guide you in decision making regarding a likely diagnosis and help you generate a needs based plan.
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Intellectual Disabilities
Many terms have been used to describe an intellectual disability (ID) or medical conditions linked to an ID. Some terms that were originally designed to describe levels of intellectual disability or specific medical conditions, have unfortunately become part of common derogatory language used within society and so have become insults.
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The inclusive nature of bereavement – all children grieve
Individuals with special educational needs and disabilities are also affected by bereavement, including children with the severest SEND.
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