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?
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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
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Cancer Service Inequity
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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
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The Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Neurodivergence
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Autistic Parenting: Parenting through burnout
disability
Autistic Parenting: Parenting through burnout
Adulting is hard enough, parenting is hard enough. Together they come with a number of considerations for how we can be effective in our role as Autistic parents. In particular, we have to consider the impact of Autistic burnout, which can have a significant effect on not just us, but also our famil
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Restrictive practice and autism in the inpatient setting
Autism
Restrictive practice and autism in the inpatient setting
TW: Restraint, Seclusion, Death Restrictive practice, meant to reduce immediate harm, has evolved into a behavior management tool, commonly seen in schools and mental health settings. Its most prevalent forms include physical restraint, chemical restraint, and segregation, each posing significant ri