Changing Minds Psychology Services

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network ADDvanced Solutions Community Network supports families of neurodiverse children and young people.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

'Unbelievably freeing': What it's like to finally stop masking my autism - ABC Everyday 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.

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.

The Adult Autism Assessment Handbook 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...

Using Trauma-Informed/relational practice as a vehicle for school improvement through the application of scientifically grounded knowledge. With author, researcher and leading international trainer and consultant Guest Note Speaker, Lisa Cherry who specialises in assisting schools, services and systems to create change. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/trauma-informed-practice-tickets-573038031177

Using Trauma-Informed/relational practice as a vehicle for school improvement through the application of scientifically grounded knowledge. With author, researcher and leading international trainer and consultant Guest Note Speaker, Lisa Cherry who specialises in assisting schools, services and systems to create change.

Trauma Informed Practice Using Trauma Informed/relational practice as a vehicle for school improvement through the application of scientifically grounded knowledge.

“You are not weird. You are not stupid. You do not need to try harder. You are not a failed version of normal. You are different, you are beautiful, and you are not alone."
Jessica McCabe, "Failing At Normal: An ADHD Success Story"

Here's one for all the paediatric OTs 💕

“The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change, and the most powerful therapy is human love.” Dr. Bruce Perry

This is so true. We cannot expect a child/young person to just stop demonstrating a behaviour because we ask them to. Behaviour is communication and if we want children to behave in a different way we have to equip them with the skills to do so.

School Anxiety And Refusal: One Mother's Experience A parent shares her experience of supporting a child through school anxiety and school 'refusal', and gives her advice for others in the same situation.