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Resources

The following resources are available to guide best practice psychiatric care for adults with Autism.

Management of Mental Ill Health in People with ASD

This article aims to describe mental ill health and identify specific considerations for GPs during the assessment and management of adults with Autism.

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Guidance on the Psychiatric Management of Adults with Autism

The Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) has produced expert guidance on the psychiatric management of adults with Autism;

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Good Practice in the Management of Autism (Including Asperger Syndrome) in Adults

The purpose of this document was to consider how the content of clinical practice guidelines shapes diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder; and investigate where, within those guidelines, social factors and influences are considered. The document can be accessed here.

 

NICE Guidance

This quality standard covers health and social care services for adults, young people and children with Autism. It includes assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and care and support for people diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

Click here to download the NICE Guidance: Quality Standard – Autism

 

Professional Practice

Here you’ll find a selection of articles and opinion pieces written by professionals and people with Autism who share their knowledge, good practice, research and advice for anyone working with people with Autism.

 

The Female Autism Conundrum

This webinar is presented by Spectrum News and explores the experiences of female individuals with Autism. 

Access the webinar here.

 


 

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Orygen Youth Health Webinars

For adolescents and young adults, Orygen Youth Health have produced the following webinar outlining the presentation of Autism in youth with comorbid mental health conditions:

Autism and Comorbid Mental Health Conditions in Adolescents and Young People

 

Autistica Research Festival

During the Autistica Research Festival, a panel discussed issues relating to mental health and co-occurring conditions

 



 

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