Neuroqueer Theory
Responding to Edgar (2024), David explores how the double empathy divide has been intentionally weaponised, preventing the connection and collective power of monority groups.
Mental Health Treatment Rights
Your child has been referred to CAMHS, but what are you supposed to do now? This article contains advice on interactions and questions you should be asking professionals.
Mental Health Treatment Rights
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in the UK have been failing Autistic children, leading to tragic outcomes. At least 46 children died under CAMHS care, with inadequate community support contributing to further deaths post-discharge. Autistic individuals face a higher risk of suici
Autism
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have repeatedly failed Autistic children, particularly through diagnostic overshadowing. This practice involves attributing symptoms to autism, denying necessary support, exacerbating trauma, and contributing to elevated suicide risks. Families als
Neurodiversity
As I write this, our petition to try and trigger positive change in CAMHS for the way the treat Autistic children sits at around 212,000 signatures. That is not far off of a quarter of a million people for whom their systemic failures are more than a story or
Trauma
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are notorious for failing to support Autistic children and young people. I have recently explored that Autistic families have a particularly difficult time accessing their services. One of the most common reactions from CAMHS professionals working with Autistic service users is that the
Neurodiversity
Mental Health Awareness Week leaves Autistic people feeling unheard and ignored. Despite years of advocating for better mental health support, Autistic individuals still face systemic barriers. This week should be more than just raising awareness – it's time to demand systemic change and meaningful
Neurodiversity
Autistic families face significant barriers when seeking support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with only 10% of patients being Autistic despite 70% of Autistic children experiencing mental health issues. The service lacks accessibility, attentiveness, and understanding of
General Wellbeing
This article highlights the failure of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in providing appropriate support to Autistic children and young people, leading to devastating outcomes. The lack of resources, staff competence, and understanding of neurodivergent experiences contribute to t
Neurodiversity
The following article is a response to the findings that failures by Surrey and Borders Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) contributed to the death of a 17 yeard old Autistic and ADHD person.
disability
Is CAMHS Accessible? What do the people who have tried to access it have to say? All of this and more is answered in this article.
Mental Health Treatment Rights
The first report on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) reveals troubling issues with understanding and supporting Autistic individuals. The author's personal experience highlights the long-winded referral system, dismissive psychiatrists, pressure for medication, and blame for schoo