Top 10 Most Read Article from Cognitive Psychotherapy - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Asperger Syndrome

  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for People with Asperger Syndrome, Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, Volume 34, Issue 03, Jul 2006, pp 293-303
Abstract: People with Asperger syndrome (AS) appear to have higher than expected rates of co-morbid psychiatric disorder. The main co-morbid diagnoses are anxiety disorders and depression, but eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance abuse and [...]

I Exist - The message from Adults with Autism in England

     I Exist - The message from Adults with Autism in England, 2007, The National Autistic Society
It considers the experiences of adults with autism and the changes that required to make their lives better. It is based on the largest-ever survey of adults with autism and their parents and carers.It considers existing provision by local [...]

Mental Health Videos To Watch from your Computer

  Todays presentation is brought to you by NHS Choices, 30th January 2008

It couldn’t be simpler, no getting in the car to Blockbuster, just click on the links below and you can watch the videos from your PC.  So pop the kettle on and make yourself comfy the film starts in 2 minutes. ..

Alcohol: Do you [...]

Economic Consequences of Autism in the UK Report

     Economic Consequences of Autism in the UK Report, November 2007, Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
There are approximately 540,000 people with autism in the UK - 433,000 adults and 107,000 children. The findings in this report reveal that children with autism cost £2.7 billion a year, yet for adults the figure is £25 billion [...]

Advocacy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Advocacy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder - A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, September 2007

This document is designed as a manual or resource for advocates to use when working with adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was developed as a result of work funded by the Department of Health with advocates and advocacy [...]

Think Differently About Autism

    Think differently - Act positively report        Results of Questionnaire
Think differently about Autism website
The National Autistic Society’s think differently about autism campaign will encourage the public to see the world from the point of view of people affected by autism, and raise awareness and understanding of the condition. Without the right support, autism can have a profound [...]

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Assessment, diagnosis and clinical interventions for children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, July 2007, SIGN, A National Clinical Guideline (9
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