Today Children & Young People's Mental Health Coalition and Centre for Mental Health published a new report exploring mental health and school attendance.

Check it out here: cypmhc.org.uk/publications/n…

#NotInSchool

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of MQ’s CEO Lea Milligan who passed away following a sudden illness on Monday the 15th of April.

Our thoughts are with Lea, his children and family as well as his many friends and colleagues.
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Huge fans of this new Top Ten from Embracing Complexity which is unique (and important) in being framed around the shared priorities of neurodivergent people - rather than specific needs linked to a diagnosis.

embracingcomplexity.org.uk/reports/top-10…

We know people diagnosed with ADHD and autism, known as #AuDHD , experience unique strengths and challenges.

This article does a great job of shining a light on this complex intersection and the need for tailored support. What do you think?
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9 in 10 autistic people have sensory differences, but the public spaces we use every day are not built with neurodivergent people's needs in mind.

Released today, the Autistica #InclusiveSpaces Plan sets out how we'll make public spaces more inclusive. autistica.org.uk/news/inclusive…

Please share: study on the raising of children in the #Black community(Black African, Black Caribbean, Dual heritage etc) with diagnosed or undiagnosed child. See poster or survey for more details.
#Autism #Autistic
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Embracing Complexity piece is out in the
The Psychologist special issue 'Neurodivergence: Change, complexity, and challenge'

You can read it here: bit.ly/3tKY3PV

We also recommend reading other pieces: bit.ly/3RLwrlG

Use our template to write to your MP & call for the Government to deliver on their promise of an autism research action plan. And their investment in the supports that could prevent autistic people from reaching a crisis.

#BreakTheCycleCampaign autistica.org.uk/get-involved/b…

Too many autistic people are detained in mental health units. Many are stuck for years at a time, getting worse, not better. That's why Autistica launched their campaign: Break the Cycle.

Get involved: bit.ly/46BeQT2

#BreakTheCycleCampaign

Autistic adults are at breaking point, denied the social care they need because of long term Government underfunding. The Autism Alliance UK is campaigning for change – for autistic adults, and for everyone.
Support the call: autism-alliance.org.uk/breaking-point #BreakingPointCampaign

Did you know that autism is still defined as a ‘mental disorder’ under the #MentalHealthAct ? This means autistic people can be detained in mental health hospitals just because they’re autistic. It’s #TimeToAct . Sign the open letter: act.autism.org.uk/page/133716/pe…

The free Belonging in School resource have arrived! Tools that schools and educators can use to revise or develop policies for inclusion.
You can find all you need by visiting our website inclusion.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk, or watch our brief introduction webinar: youtube.com/watch?v=AHY_S8…

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BBC News today published an investigation into the preventable deaths of numerous young autistic people. These headlines must stop. We need urgent action.
autistica.org.uk/news/bbc-highl…