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Weird Pride Day Panel
David with Dr. Nick Walker, Tanya Adkin, and Fergus Murray
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A reflection for Weird Pride Day
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A reflection for Weird Pride Day
Weird Pride Day celebrates embracing individuality and resisting societal pressure to conform. It challenges the stigma around being "weird" and advocates for self-acceptance. March 4th serves as a day of empowerment to dismantle normativity and honor those who have suffered due to societal expectat
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CAMHS & Parent Blame: The impact on the Autistic family
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CAMHS & Parent Blame: The impact on the Autistic family
The impact of CAMHS failures extends beyond autistic children to their families. Parent carer blame, deeply rooted in history, is perpetuated by neoliberal ideology and institutional practices, leading to distrust and vilification of parents. CAMHS exacerbates this blame, causing detrimental effects
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School and CAMHS failed me; This is what happened
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School and CAMHS failed me; This is what happened
This article delves into the persistent challenges faced by Autistic individuals in the UK, particularly in the domains of education and mental health. It highlights the shortcomings of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provision and the inadequacy of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Education, Wellbeing, and Monotropism
David with Fergus Murray and Tanya Adkin
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CAMHS in the words of it’s own staff
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CAMHS in the words of it's own staff
I have talked extensively of the failures of CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) to support Autistic young people. There have been a great number of tragedies at the hands of a service that is not fit for purpose. I have explored my own experiences, parliamentary evidence, research, and
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Disabled; Warwickshire Council demonstrate a broader issue
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Disabled; Warwickshire Council demonstrate a broader issue
The UK political landscape has been rocked by calls for the resignation of three Tory Councillors due to derogatory comments about disabled children. With 16 million disabled individuals in the UK, the issue of equal treatment is critical. Legal protection exists, but negative attitudes persist, ref