Autistic Rights
#CAMHSDontCareIfAutisticKidsDie The Reality of CAMHS for Autistic Kids
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Autistic Rights
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
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.
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
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
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
disability
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
Trauma
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
Autistic Rights
Autism and the challenge ahead
There are many things about being Autistic that we can celebrate. However, we have to be careful that in doing so we don't inadvertently engage in the erasure of our struggles. Campaigns like #ItsNotOkToNotBeOk will only succeed if we commit to improving the things that cause our suffering.