Assessment and diagnosis in children with neurodevelopmental problems

This conference focusses on assessment and diagnosis in children with neurodevelopmental problems, and is delivered by ACAMH’s Neurodevelopmental Special Interest Group (SIG). Neurodevelopmental disorders are a neglected area of mental health practice, little mentioned in recent government policy documents. The evidence base is strong in theory but often hard to put into practice at the […]

Event type

Conference

Location

London

‘Precious, like gold… everybody brings their gifts’ – Why changing culture and attitudes towards neurodiversity matters when supporting children and young people.

BOOKINGS CLOSED. You will hear from a leading paediatrician, lecturer, project leader, and a lived experience viewpoint. They will expand your understanding of the complex factors of neurodiversity, with a critical examination of the deficit model which can prevail. PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to book after 08:45am UK on Tuesday 18 July 2023

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

Moving from Assessment & Formulation to Supporting Behaviours that Challenge in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

BOOKING IS CLOSED

We will be cover two key themes ‘Assessment, Diagnosis & Formulation in CAMHS-ID’ and ‘Supporting Behaviours that Challenge in CAMHS-ID’, with talks from some of the leaders in the field, a lived experience viewpoint, together with Q&A plus panel discussions.

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

‘NDC Learning Series’ – NDCs in schools

This is the fourth of the ‘NDC Learning Series’ aimed at health professionals who come into contact with children and young people who have Neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs). We are delighted to welcome Dr. James Galpin with a session that will focus on ‘NDCs in schools’. The Chair of this session is Dr. Mark Lovell. 

Event type

Special Interest Group (SIG)

Location

LIVE STREAM

Tony Attwood on Autism – Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers

Bookings are now closed.

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

FREE webinar ‘OpenHouse on Autism’ – How to help schools help your autistic child

FREE webinar! Join our host Dr. Lucy Sanctuary, Autism Specialist with Clinical Partners, as she looks at how you can help schools help your autistic child.

Location

Online

Enhancing young people’s mental wellbeing through digital technology

Now more than ever we need to be considering the impact of digital media on the mental health of young people, both positive and negative, and how we can support them. We will discuss the key challenges faced in relation to child and adolescent mental health in the fast-paced digital environment. 

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

FREE webinar ‘OpenHouse on Autism’ – It’s not a tantrum, it’s a meltdown. Creating positivity around emotions.

FREE webinar! Join our host Dr. Lucy Sanctuary, Autism Specialist with Clinical Partners, is joined by Clinical Psychologists Dr. Ann Ozsivadjian and Dr. Marianna Murin to discover practical ways to address challenges around difficult emotional behaviours.

Event type

Live Stream

Location

LIVE STREAM

Autism & Intellectual Disabilities – Expert analysis, new research: what works

The Jack Tizard Memorial Lecture and Conference will be held over 2 days, day one focussing on Intellectual Disabilities, day two on Autism.  Under the theme ‘Expert analysis, new research: what works’ you will hear from world-leading experts delivering the latest evidence and best practice examples, that will shape people’s knowledge. Sharing new research, disseminating […]

Event type

National Conference

Location

London

School Anxiety & Emotional Based School Avoidance

This webinar will bring attention to, and focus on, the emotional components of being a pupil or student in the journey of schooling and learning. The session will take strong and particular interest in the rise in problems of attendance during and since the COVID closures, along with rising suspension & exclusion rates in the […]

Event type

Live Stream

Location

Online