ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
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Is childhood maltreatment a risk factor for increased symptoms of neurodevelopmental disorders?
Professor Helen Minnis and Lisa Dinkler discuss their paper “Maltreatment-associated neurodevelopmental disorders: a co-twin control analysis” published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
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iPad App complements ASD therapy
Children with autism spectrum condition (ASC) may benefit from combined technology-based and traditional interventions, according to new research.
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Minecraft for young people with Autism
The Bridge spoke to Stuart Duncan, who has developed Autcraft – Minecraft for young people with Autism.
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Professor Uta Frith – ‘a trailblazer for autism’
Interview with Professor Uta Frith, Emeritus Professor of Cognitive Development at University College London about her life, career and research on autism spectrum disorders.
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Early intervention for teenagers on the autism spectrum
An emerging initiative for teenagers on the autism spectrum, their parents and siblings, from Dr Bairbre Glynn, Consultant Clinical Psychologist.
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Anxiety, Depression and Autism (ASD) Conference
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Dr. Jay Stewart ‘Meeting the needs of gender diverse children and young people with mental health difficulties’
Interview with Dr. Jay Stewart, MBE, CEO/Co-founder of Gendered Intelligence.
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Gender identity and children with autism spectrum disorder
Consultant Psychiatrist Ruth Bevan introduces Gender Dysphoria and Gender Identity Disorder and discusses the assessment and treatment of Gender Identity Disorder in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 56, Issue 09, September 2015
“Early detection of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders: the ethical challenges of a field in its infancy” by Sally Ozonoff
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JCPP Editorial: Volume 56, Issue 08, August 2015
“Early intervention in response to language delays – is there a danger of putting too many eggs in the wrong basket?” by Courtenay Frazier Norbury
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