Changing Minds Psychology Services

25/09/2023

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network is an open access offer that supports the emotional health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children and young people, their families and the professionals that work with them.

29/08/2023

If you haven't yet attended our Neurodevelopmental Conditions Learning programme, now is your chance as we have places available on our upcoming sessions. Understand more about Autsim, ADHD and other NDCs and find strategies to support the difficulties you might be experiencing. Open to all parents and carers whether your child has a diagnosis yet or not. Call us to find out more on 0151 486 1788

05/08/2023

See our events section or follow the links to register:
Monday morning sessions: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5RvpHYvpSaaQcr6AsW_dhw #/registration

Wednesday evening sessions:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KSmaPV_SSgmsnyWY7zs2Gw #/registration

07/07/2023

We are at the autism show under AYC which is our new logo and branding - if you are around please come and say hi or have a listen to Sarah speak at 12.

27/06/2023

25/06/2023

Please head over to our new page - like and share our posts

24/06/2023

Physical activity can reduce undesirable behaviours such as fidgeting or being unable to concentrate and settle.

17/06/2023

17/06/2023

07/06/2023

(2022). Sense-making narratives of autistic women diagnosed in adulthood: a systematic review of the qualitative research. Disability & Society. Ahead of Print.

03/06/2023

Have a look at this beautiful animation,
'There's no one way to be Autistic', by Sara Gibbs, on the BBC website.

Sara talks about being diagnosed when she was 30 years old and how it help her to understand and accept herself.

It's just over 4 minutes long.

Message us or have a look at our website if you are interested in finding out more about autism assessment and diagnosis for children and adults.

Watch the "'There's no one way to be autistic'" video at BBC Ideas. Explore other related content via our curated "Amazing animations" playlist.

02/06/2023

What does masking autism feel like? - "I would sit in front of the mirror and practice my smile and my laugh. I'd rehearse some basic lines of conversation, making sure I used the right amount of inflexion".

"I would even practice making eye contact with myself, all so I could look the same as everyone else did and be normal."

"No matter how hard I tried to hide who I was, people could still sense something was different about me. It was as though everyone had a secret handbook about how to socialise and make friends, and I never got my copy". https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/autism-masking-personal-toll/102353290?fbclid=IwAR0VrpgEZl4wDhNR_02CbujsSuCzmb6Bf-bNISp8qjsy6rAae3h0ahb9JeY

I never wanted people to know I was autistic because I didn't want to face discrimination. But trying to hide my autism so fiercely nearly cost me my life.

02/06/2023

We love this book about neuro-affirmative approaches to adult autism assessment. It's great to have the opportunity to stay up to date with best practices and current research around adult assessment. It's fantastic to see publications which align with our approach to assessment.

Adult autism assessment is a new and fast-growing clinical area, for which professionals often feel ill-equipped. Autistic adults are often misdiagnosed which has enormous implications for their mental health.This accessible and comprehensive adult autism assessment handbook covers the most up to da...

03/04/2023

30/03/2023

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