Intervention
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Experience-Sensitive Approach to Neurodivergence
Clinical environments are often organised around neurotypical/general population expectations of communication, attention, pacing, and sensory tolerance. For neurodivergent people, including autistic individuals, people with ADHD, these expectations can increase distress, reduce engagement, and shape how behaviour is interpreted by clinicians.
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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.
- Event type
- 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
- Location
- LIVE STREAM
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Meet the Experts: Professor Caroline Bond and Jerricah Holder on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
On 20 May 2026, ACAMH will host Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) in Practice: Evidence, Complexity, and Recovery-Oriented Approaches. We caught up with two of the presenters – Professor Caroline Bond (pic) and Jerricah Holder – to discuss the topic, their careers, and their hopes for the event.
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Recovery and Justice following Child Sexual Abuse
Laura Smith, Clinical Lead for ‘The Lighthouse’ the first Barnahus service in England, delivers a talk and Q&A on ‘Recovery and Justice following Child Sexual Abuse: Lessons from the Lighthouse’
- Event type
- ACEs SIG Monthly seminars
- Location
- Online
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Meet the expert – ADHD in the classroom Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez
On 7 July 2026, ACAMH will host a webinar ADHD in the Classroom: Accommodations and Behavioural Supports. We caught up with the presenter – Associate Professor Erin Schoenfelder Gonzalez, a clinical psychologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital – about the topic itself and her hopes for the event.
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ADHD in the Classroom: Strategies to Improve Attention, Engagement, and Self‑Regulation
Attention‑Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in school‑aged children and adolescents. In classroom contexts, ADHD is often associated with difficulties in sustained attention, organisation, behavioural and emotional regulation, and academic engagement. These challenges can affect both learning and social functioning if not appropriately supported.
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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’.
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- Short course - 2 sessions
- Location
- Online
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Talking With Young People About Their Online Lives: Evidence and Practical Strategies for Professionals
How do we support young people to safely navigate the online world? Discover collaborative insights from academic experts, mental health professionals and young people, at this FREE training session.
- Event type
- FREE live stream
- Location
- Online