SLaM are delighted to be part of the National Autistic Society’s ASD and Mental Health conference, on 21st May 2016.
The conference will present the latest research and best practice in diagnosing and supporting mental health issues in children and adults with autism.
Held at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Manchester; you will hear about:
- tools and strategies you need to identify and provide targeted support for children and adults with an ASD who have mental health difficulties
- the latest information from experts in the field
- case studies illustrating best practice.
Dr Sarah Blainey, Clinical Psychologist from the Adult Autism Psychological Therapies Service at South London and Maudsley, will be speaking at the conference on “CBT-based groups for women on the autistic spectrum”.
Other key topics include:
- the link between anxiety and mental health
- autism and catatonia
- adapting CBT and other therapies
- developing a mentally healthy school
- autism and OCD
- empowering parents for anxiety management.
For more information about this conference, including how to register, please click here.
For more information about SLaM’s adult Autism Spectrum and related disorders services, please click here.