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15/04/2026

A new UCL research study is developing a Symptom and Functional Impairment Rating Scale for in people with a learning/intellectual disability.

ADHD in people with a learning disability remains under-recognised and can be difficult to assess. This study is seeking a wide range of perspectives to better understand how ADHD presents and affects daily life in people with a learning disability.

They are keen to involve:

- Professionals working in intellectual disability services.
- Adults with a learning disability who have ADHD.
- Family members and carers.

If you are interested, please email adhducl@ucl.ac.uk to register your interest.

15/04/2026

Did you know that many of the speakers and chairs at the International Positive Behaviour Support Conference 2026, Advancing PBS: From expert-driven to experience-led, will also be delivering workshops?

Each workshop gives delegates an opportunity to dive deeper and connect with field-leaders and experts by experience at the forefront of evolving PBS.

Alongside those led by keynote speakers, we have a fantastic selection of in-person and virtual workshops led by practitioners and leaders joining us from across sectors.

Please note, workshops will be available for delegates to book week commencing 27 April.

Join us in Bristol on 19-20 May. Explore the full programme here: bild.org.uk/IPBSConf26Prog

15/04/2026

Autism Acceptance Month reminds us that there’s no single way to express emotion.

Research shows that what were once seen as “deficits” in emotion recognition in autistic people may actually reflect differences in how autistic and non-autistic faces convey emotion. Recognising these differences helps create more supportive, inclusive spaces in therapy and everyday life.

Dive into the research: https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/autistic-and-allistic-faces-may-speak-different-emotional-languages?utm_medium=social&utm_source=OfficialBPS&utm_campaign=PsychMagRD

15/04/2026

Autistic adults without learning disabilities can often see their support needs overlooked. Two mothers talk about the devastating experiences of their two children due to a lack of proper supported housing.

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16/03/2026

How can Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) support your work with older adults?

In our webinar on 15 April ’26, Dr Rebecca Poz you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how ageing may shape therapeutic engagement, and how to adapt your practice to support accessibility and wellbeing.

Register now: https://learn.bps.org.uk/local/intellicart/view.php?id=337&utm_campaign=BPS_Learn_organic&utm_medium=Social_media&utm_source=OfficialBPS

05/03/2026

Margaret Lowenfeld reshaped child psychotherapy through play-based methods that remain influential today.

Remembered as a q***r pioneer, her techniques helped children express thoughts and feelings they couldn’t put into words.

Discover her story: https://www.bps.org.uk/blog/margaret-lowenfeld-q***r-pioneer

05/03/2026

Do you work with children, young people, or adults who may be autistic?

Our free online workshop on 12 Mar ’26 with Dr Lucy Hughes will help you gain practical tools to strengthen your assessment and diagnostic practice.

You’ll leave the session with a clearer understanding of how autism presents across different contexts, how to distinguish features that may resemble autism but indicate other conditions, and how to apply standardised measures, NICE guidelines, and DSM-5 criteria confidently in your work.

Register now: https://www.bps.org.uk/event/autism-assessment-and-diagnosis

05/03/2026

Shift your mindset: from “I can’t handle this” to “It’s okay to feel this”

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