Autistic Rights
#CAMHSDontCareIfAutisticKidsDie The Reality of CAMHS for Autistic Kids
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David Gray-Hammond
Neuroqueering
Neuroqueer theory and what it is to be human
I understand now that boundaries between noise and sound are conventions. All boundaries are conventions, waiting to be transcended. One may transcend any convention if only one can first conceive of doing so. David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas The question of what it is to neuroqueer oneself is a question of
Neurodiversity
Autism: What CAMHS Really Say
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) fails autistic kids. Their focus on deficits, not strengths, and support of harmful therapies shows they need a radical overhaul.
Neurodiversity
The Internet on Autism Awareness Month and acceptance
The debate over April revolves around whether it should be "Autism Awareness Month" or "Autism Acceptance Month". Some charities focus on fundraising, while others, led by autistic individuals, prioritize amplifying their voices. The shift from awareness to acceptance is crucial in addressing discri
Neurodiversity
It's World Autism Day: CAMHS are still failing our children
World Autism Day is an opportunity for CAMHS to support the autistic community, but their efforts seem performative. Their lack of post-diagnostic support and failure to address mental health concerns in autistic children highlight significant shortcomings. It's time for World Autism Day to be a day
Neurofuturism
Destinations and maps: A reimagining of neurofuturism
This short essay explores neurofuturism within the context of the neurodiversity movement. It offers a definition for what neurofuturism means in this context, along with principles to guide its realisation.
Trauma
Late-diagnosis of autism is creating a mental health crisis
Late-diagnosis of autism may be driving a mental health crisis that could cost lives. Is it possible to mitigate this effect?
Neurodiversity
CAMHS Fails Autistic Children, and the NHS ignores it
Every day, it seems, brings new heartbreaking stories of autistic children failed by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). It's no secret – devastating reports clearly show the system is broken. Yet, those in power – the NHS, the government – turn a blind eye, leaving a generation of
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Autistic Burnout: When the Autistic brain overloads
Think you understand autistic burnout? It might be more complex than you think. Could YOU be experiencing burnout without even realizing it? Find out the diverse forms of burnout and what they can mean for autistic people.
Autism
CAMHS: Burnout, School Avoidance, and gaslighting
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have been a focus of mine for quite some time now. I have talked about how they failed me, and how they are still failing Autistic children and young people over 15 years later. I have highlighted the fact that our government are aware of their fai
Mental Health Treatment Rights
Dynamic Support Register: CAMHS cop out or actually helpful?
The Dynamic Support Register (DSR) aims to reduce inpatient admissions for Autistic and Learning Disabled individuals through risk identification and coordinated support. Despite the promise of meaningful everyday lives and person-centered care, there are concerns about CAMHS' (Child and Adolescent
Neurodiversity
CAMHS are responsible for suicidal Autistic adults
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) focus on improving the mental health of children and young people but often fail to support Autistic individuals. This leads to high rates of mental health issues and su*cide in Autistic adults. CAMHS failures create a burden on adult mental health