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Championing research about, by and for neurodivergent people
How neurodiversity-inspired thinking is casting a new light on brain development research, with neurodivergent young people at its core.
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Pre-pragmatic language use in toddlerhood: Developmental antecedents, aetiological factors, and associations to autism
Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – “Little is known about the factors that contribute to decontextualized language use in toddlers and whether these are different from factors contributing to general language development. We studied longitudinal associations between parent-rated core language and non-verbal socio-communicative abilities at 14 months of age, and decontextualized language use at 24 months of age in children with typical and elevated likelihood of ASD (total N = 303).” Maja Rudling (pic) et al.
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Complexity analysis of head movements in autistic toddlers
Paper from the JCPP – “Early differences in sensorimotor functioning have been documented in young autistic children and infants who are later diagnosed with autism. Previous research has demonstrated that autistic toddlers exhibit more frequent head movement when viewing dynamic audiovisual stimuli, compared to neurotypical toddlers”. Pradeep Raj Krishnappa Babu et al.
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Late-diagnosed Autistic Children: Mental Health & Social Difficulties
In this podcast, we talk to Professor Will Mandy about his JCPP paper ‘Mental health and social difficulties of late-diagnosed autistic children, across childhood and adolescence’.
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Mood Disorders and ASD: What not to miss
The autism community identified mental health as their top research priority in 2016.¹ Autistic children and adolescents are more likely than their general population counterparts to have psychiatric disorders.² For bipolar disorder, rates of 7% are seen in autistic children and adolescents versus 1% in their general population peers.
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Developmental Coordination Disorder – Professor Amanda Kirby
Professor Amanda Kirby, a specialist and researcher in the area of Developmental Coordination Disorder, presents a comprehensive overview. ACAMH members can now receive a CPD certificate for watching this recorded lecture.
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In Conversation… ADHD with Dr Sinead Rhodes
In this podcast, Dr Sinead Rhodes discusses ADHD and neurodevelopmental disorders with freelance journalist Jo Carlowe. Sinead discusses her latest research, cognitive factors underlying mental health and tailored interventions.
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #33 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #33 of 60: Development in infants with autism spectrum disorders: a prospective study
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #40 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #40 of 60: RECOGNITION OF FACES: AN APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF AUTISM
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Most Cited JCPP Articles #56 of 60
Most cited JCPP papers #56 of 60: “SOCIAL INTERACTIONS OF AUTISTIC, MENTALLY-RETARDED AND NORMAL-CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS”
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