The challenge: Getting research interventions into community where they are needed

This article is a summary of the paper published in JCPP – Hybrid implementation model of community‐partnered early intervention for toddlers with autism: a randomized trial.

9 May 2018

Language stability in primary school-aged children hinders catch up for those with language disorders

In 2017, the Journal of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry published the latest results of the Surrey Communication and Language in Education Study (SCALES), in which Courtenay Frazier Norbury and colleagues investigated language growth and stability in a population cohort of children with varying degrees of verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities and a wide range of additional diagnoses.

9 May 2018

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.

1 March 2018

iPad App complements ASD therapy

Children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) may benefit from combined technology-based and traditional interventions, according to new research.

1 February 2018

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

Anxiety, Depression and Autism (ASD) Conference

This conference was aimed on how best to support children and young people with autism (ASD) and anxiety/depression.

Event type

Day Conference

Location

London

Neurodevelopmental Dimensional Assessment and Genomic Risk of Neuropsychiatric Conditions

In this Papers Podcast, Dr. Sam Chawner discusses his JCPP Advances paper ‘Neurodevelopmental dimensional assessment of young children at high genomic risk of neuropsychiatric conditions’. Sam is the first author of the paper.

12 December 2023

Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health – An insight for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers

In this ‘In Conversation’ podcast, Dr. Mei Simmons discusses some of the factors that affect children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing and provides an overview of her recently published book ‘A Guide to the Mental Health of Children and Young People: Q and A for Parents, Caregivers and Teachers’.

22 May 2023

Research Review: Current evidence for avoidant restrictive food intake disorder: Implications for clinical practice and future directions

Open Access paper from JCPP Advances – ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) is a relatively new diagnostic term covering a number of well-recognised, clinically significant disturbances in eating behaviour unrelated to body weight/shape concerns. Its phenotypic heterogeneity combined with much about the condition remaining unknown, can contribute to uncertainties about best practice. While other reviews of the evidence base for ARFID exist, few specifically target health care professionals and implications for clinical practice. Tanith Archibald and Rachel Bryant-Waugh.

3 April 2023

Prof Tony Attwood – Managing Anxiety in Autistic Children and Adolescents

BOOKINGS CLOSED. This is a fantastic chance to learn more about Managing Anxiety with Autism with renowned clinical psychologist, Professor Tony Attwood. Plus you get the chance to ask Tony questions at this live stream event. We can all relate to being anxious at times, but how does this affect children and young people with autism?

Event type

Half Day

Location

LIVE STREAM