New autism champion blog here: rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

Looking forward to presenting a new #autistic awebinar tomorrow! If you want to know more about what the new suicide prevention strategy means for #autistic people and be involved in the next steps then come to this free online webinar. Register below 👇

Wonderful 2 days at Royal College of Psychiatrists for the National Autism Training Program for Psychiatrists, Enhanced Level.
Huge interest, fabulous engagement, commitment to improving mental healthcare for #autistic people. Thanks to all involved Royal College of PsychiatristsNDPSIG

Conor Davidson reiterates ‘ #Autism should not bar access to MH services’ @ #NATPP Royal College of Psychiatrists

Conor Davidson Royal College of Psychiatrists Glad there are colleagues enthusiastic to learn more! My experience as an autistic GP trainee on psychiatry placement did not give that impression (!)

Alina V Conor Davidson Royal College of Psychiatrists Was it presented by patients with lived exp as well as professionals?

Finalising slides for Royal College of Psychiatrists national autism training for psychiatrists tomorrow. Typical last minute prep! But looking forward to it, always loads of enthusiasm from colleagues to learn more about autism

The Royal College of Psychiatrists neurodivergent special interest group now has an X account: NDP SIG

At least one member of the family is getting to have a lie-in this morning:

NHS England Guidance on Meeting the Needs of Autistic Adults - Happy to have contributed to this guidance and hope that it helps further improve the quality of care for autistic adults!
Ashok Roy SAPPHIRE research LPT Research Team

Link here:
england.nhs.uk/long-read/meet…

New autism champion blog here:

rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

Reflecting on all the work the #RCPsych has done in the autism space in 2023

The latest NHS data shows a sharp rise in waiting times in England for autism appointments. Our Autism Champion Dr Conor Davidson warns of the 'huge gap in NHS resources'.

We are calling on the Government to urgently invest in community autism services and increase the medical

Not everyone is aware of the National Autism Training Programme for Psychiatrists (NATTP) from Royal College of Psychiatrists

We have autistic doctor members involved in the writing & delivery of this training

Thanks to all involved for the huge amount of work 👏

hee.nhs.uk/our-work/autis…

One of our higher trainees, Dr Daniel Romeu has written this blog about his special interest placement at Leeds Autism Diagnostic Service. Great to see Dan and other psych trainees taking such an interest in autism

rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-featu…

Impressive to see 600 colleagues on #NATPpsychiatrists Royal College of Psychiatrists @NHS_HealthEdEng #autism training today. Well designed programme and thanks to all speakers.
Regi Alexander Conor Davidson Samuel Tromans Kirsten Barnicot Hollyanna Marler Mary Doherty BendyBrain: Dr Jessica Eccles Ashok Roy

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

Join the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group's (NDPSIG) Autumn Conference!

📍Leicester.
📅 Friday 13 October 2023

For more information, click here ⬇️

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

Join the Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group's (NDPSIG) Autumn Conference!

📍Leicester.
📅 Friday 13 October 2023

For more information, click here ⬇️

Moving to remote autism diagnosis during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Learn more about the lessons learned following the move to remote #autism diagnostic assessments for adults during the COVID-19 pandemic by Leeds & York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's.

Conor Davidson LeedsAutismServices

autism.org.uk/advice-and-gui…

Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm, our Community #Advocacy team are at The Compton Centre to run one of their Hub sessions!
More information on what we can do to help you be heard and get your rights upheld at the Hubs is here: advonet.org.uk/services/commu…

Excellent article from ⁦Steve Silberman⁩ - challenging the misconception that autistic people don’t want and need connections with others scientificamerican.com/article/autism…