All Autism articles
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NewsPoor progress on reducing the use of restrictive practices in care services
In a report published on 25 March, the CQC said that not enough work has been done to implement its recommendations on restraint, seclusion, and segregation
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News
Hope for autism drug treatments following new genetic discovery
New research has found that genetic change associated with cognitive deficits and risk of certain neurodevelopmental disorders affects brain function, raising the possibility of new drug treatments
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News
Government launches a new strategy to improve care for people with autism
The DHSC has announced the launch of a multi-million-pound strategy to speed up diagnosis and improve support and care for people with autism
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NICE guideline
NICE autism management in children guideline
Guidance for offering support and management of children and young people with autism spectrum disorder
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News
Updated guidance on autism spectrum disorder in under 19s issued by NICE
NICE guideline CG170 has been updated to highlight the need to assess and provide support for feeding difficulties, including restrictive diets
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: diagnosis of autism in young people
A clear and concise summary of the NICE guideline on the recognition, diagnosis, and referral of children and young people on the autism spectrum.
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News
BAP guidance on autism spectrum disorder published
The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has published guidelines on the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.
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Tools and resources
Identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders
Disclaimer: This guide for healthcare professionals on identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders has been developed by Treating Autism. Source: Treating Autism (www.treatingautism.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/comorbidities_guide_4p.pdf). Date of preparation: October 2013. Hosted with permission. September 2017. Identifying medical comorbidities in autism spectrum disorders
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SIGN guideline
SIGN autism guideline
A concise summary of SIGN's guideline on autism, which covers non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, and service provision.
