I am very proud to have worked with Sarah Cassidy Autistica and others, to develop this new FREE, downloadable resource for professionals supporting autistic children in crisis, commissioned by NHS England. Please share RT. autistica.org.uk/news/resources…

Our first training workshops will be held (remotely, of course) in March.....

1/4: Day 4 #childrensmentalhealthweek2021 and our #ThursdayThoughts are around anxiety, particularly in autistic children who speak few or no words.

New paper from our group: The importance and availability of adjustments to improve access for autistic adults who need mental and physical healthcare: findings from UK surveys Sam @NCL_medresearch Newcastle Psychology bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/3/e…

Our team completed @CUEStudy program training with Jacqui Rodgers, which aims to support parents of children on the autism spectrum to manage their child’s difficulties with uncertainty. We’ll be trialling this approach soon, funded by WA Health & led by @gailalvares. Stay tuned!

Thanks Raquel De Brito The West Australian for a great article feat. @gailalvares telethonkids discussing our new study, a parent group therapy for children on the #autismspectrum with difficulties with uncertainty; collab. with CUES Jacqui Rodgers 🔒: bit.ly/3n442aV

My #INSAR2021 talk (11:15 ET/16:15 BST)- 305.003: Why Are Autistic People More Likely to Experience Suicidal Thoughts? Applying the Integrated Motivational-Volitional Model in Autistic Adults.

Check out Dr Jade Eastland / CUES poster- 414.009 Autism Related and Traditional Presentations of Anxiety in Autistic Children #INSAR2021

Looking forward to my oral presentation TODAY #INSAR2021 (5.15pm ET, 10.15pm UK) in oral session 315.003: "Is Camouflaging Autistic Traits Associated with Defeat, Entrapment and Suicidal Thoughts? Expanding the Integrated Motivational Volitional Model of Suicide."

Our afternoon of talks will conclude with an overview of #mentalhealth research, chaired by Network Directors Dr Jane Waite and Hayley Crawford. There are great talks on #anxiety and #mood by Jacqui Rodgers , Dr Laura Groves, Rachel Royston, and Kate Woodcock Research Group . Don’t miss it!

We're seeking families to participate in a research study of a new group program called CUES-Junior©. The program is for parents of kids on the #autism spectrum (4-7yo) whose children experience difficulties with uncertainty. Details: [email protected] CUES

Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) training workshops for professionals. Tuesday 28th September 2021: 10am to 1pm AND Tuesday 5th October 2021: 10am to 1pm Delegates need to attend both sessions. Booking link below: webstore.ncl.ac.uk/product-catalo…

New paper from the CUES team exploring caregiver perspectives of uncertainty in autistic children #Uncertainty #OpenAccess Autistica

Come work with me and Cerebra Network on a project developing a checklist of causes of behaviours that challenge in children with intellectual disability. We are looking for a Research Fellow - closes 11th August. Please RT. atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/…

A huge well done to the staff at our Complex Neurodevelopmental Service for their work as part of the research team.

Caregiver perspectives on the impact of uncertainty on the everyday lives of autistic children and their families New #OpenAccess 🔓 paper from the CUES team. journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

New Perth-based study! We're trialling a new group program for parents of children on the #autism spectrum with anxiety/worries about uncertainty. Study lead @gailalvares telethonkids explains more ⬇️ Info: [email protected] bit.ly/3l41daR CUES

Are you a professional working with autistic children experiencing anxiety? The next Coping with Uncertainty in Everyday Situations (CUES) training workshops are online 28th Sept & 5th Oct 2021: 10am to 1pm. Here is the link to book: webstore.ncl.ac.uk/product-catalo…

The final findings from our study on #IntoleranceofUncertainty in #AutisticChildren Thank you to all the families that took part :)

Read more about our findings Autistica autistica.org.uk/news/research-…