DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 1 month ago to mentalhealth

Report number 2 on CAMHS has been published. This one looks at the qualitative data and includes direct quotes on the experiences of CAMHS

https://emergentdivergence.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CAMHS-Report-2024-2.pdf

#CAMHS #MentalHealth #healthcare #NHS #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @neurodiversity

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 2 months ago to Autism

In honour or "read an ebook" week, my books about autism and being Autistic -

"The New Normal"
"Unusual Medicine"
"CAMHS in Crisis"

will be available for free on kindle from 5th March until 10th March. Grab your copy and let your friends know!

https://emergentdivergence.com/my-books

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticAuthor #MentalHealth #Recovery #CAMHS

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @neurodiversity @bookstodon

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to Autism

If you haven't read my book "CAMHS in Crisis" yet, it's available now!

This book looks at the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic young people. It uses parliamentary evidence, research, and personal experiences.

@actuallyautistic @neurodiversity @mentalhealth @autisticadvocacy

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #MentalHealth #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #CAMHS #EHCP #EHCPsupport #SEND #SEN #SENreformEngland #SENDreform #SENDreformEngland

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to actuallyautistic

Just a quick reminder that my new book about CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) is out now!

It was briefly at number 1 in its category!

If you haven't seen it, please do check it out. If you've already got it, I would love to see some reviews!

CAMHS in Crisis: Writings on the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic people

https://amzn.eu/d/83WgTll

#CAMHS #SEND #SENDreform #EHCP #EHCPsupport #EHCPfight

@neurodiversity @neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to actuallyautistic

My new book hit no. 1 best seller for it's category!

CAMHS in Crisis: Writings on the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic people

https://amzn.eu/d/fnz8qzf

#CAMHS #ActuallyAutistic

@neurodiversity @neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @bookstodon @autisticadvocacy

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to Autism

My new book has officially released!

Both paperback and kindle versions!

Grab your copy now!

CAMHS in Crisis: Writings on the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic people

https://amzn.eu/d/fnz8qzf

#ItsNotOkToNotBeOk #CAMHS #CAMHScrisis #EHCP #EHCPsupport #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #autism #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #MentalHealth

@neurodiversity @neurodivergent @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @bookstodon

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to mentalhealth

Friends! My new book-

CAMHS in Crisis: Writings on the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic people

Releases tomorrow!

If you haven't pre-ordered your kindle version, don't forget to do it now!

If you want a paperback copy, you can order it tomorrow!

https://amzn.eu/d/fnz8qzf

#CAMHS #CAMHScrisis #MentalHealth #EHCP #EHCPsupport #ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @neurodiversity @bookstodon

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to actuallyautistic

My new book on the failings of #CAMHS is out on Sunday.

If you use a kindle, you can pre-order it now.

CAMHS in Crisis: Writings on the failure of CAMHS to support Autistic people https://amzn.eu/d/fnz8qzf

@neurodiversity @actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy

#ActuallyAutistic

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 4 months ago to Autism

"CAMHS in Crisis" is currently listed at number 6 in Civil Rights and Liberties!

Let's keep those pre-orders rolling in to try and get it to number one!

UK Pre-order - https://amzn.eu/d/2qZcmH8

#ItsNotOkayToNotBeOkay #ItsNotOkayNotToBeOkay

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #AutisticCommunity #AutisticChildren #MentalHealth #CAMHS #Neurodiversity #neurodivergent #author #AutisticAuthor

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @neurodiversity @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 5 months ago to Autism

When services fail to make themselves accessible or helpful to minority groups, they have failed completely.

I think about mental health services in particular, both CAMHS and adult services, that constantly fail to support neurodivergent people.

#ActuallyAutistic #autism #Autistic #ADHD #AuDHD #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #CAMHS #MentalHealth #SocialCare #Education

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd @neurodiversity

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 6 months ago to actuallyautistic

Here are the top ten articles of 2023 collated and made into an anthology eBook. With contributions from Tanya Adkin ND Social Care & Family Services and Katie Munday Autistic and living the dream! The best part is it's free! Let Everyone know!

On another note, if anyone knows how I can distribute an EPUB version for free, please let me know!
https://emergentdivergence.com/product/2023-year-in-review-pdf-david-gray-hammond-tanya-adkin-and-katie-munday/

#Autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #camhs #neuroqueer #AutisticBurnout

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy @audhd

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 7 months ago to disability

Institutionalised parent carer blame is rife within services that are supposed to support neurodivergent children. A lot of this is because there is too much focus on safeguarding, and little to no understanding of the nuances of disability, how to assess need, or resources to meet those needs.

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #disability #socialcare #healthcare #mentalhealth #camhs #nhs #socialservices #education #ehcp

bobjmsn, 9 months ago to Autism

Stop Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services Denying Support For Autistic Kids

CAMHS misdiagnosed my Autistic burnout and it endangered my safety

For anyone who has been following my writing recently, you will be aware that there is an ongoing campaign regarding the failings of Child and Adolescent Mental health Services (CAMHS).

https://click.e.change.org/f/a/kbd-_rEe6Avzohk3sEF9sg~~/AANj1QA~/RgRmsN4iP0RtaHR0cHM6Ly9lbWVyZ2VudGRpdmVyZ2VuY2UuY29tLzIwMjMvMDgvMDUvY2FtaHMtbWlzZGlhZ25vc2VkLW15LWF1dGlzdGljLWJ1cm5vdXQtYW5kLWl0LWVuZGFuZ2VyZWQtbXktc2FmZXR5L1cDc3BjQgpkySdZzmQNsCjyUhdib2IuamFtaWVzb243QGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAg~~

Petition:

https://chng.it/JsYk7VXbB8

#autism #CAMHS #AutisticBurnout

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 10 months ago (edited 10 months ago) to mentalhealth

We really need to highlight the issues with CAMHS for Autistic children and young people. So, if you feel comfortable to do so, please share your experience of being involved with CAMHS in the comments.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/07/16/why-do-camhs-fail-autistic-service-users/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #camhs #NHS #healthcare #trauma #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #askingautistics

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 10 months ago to Autism

Autistic children should not be suffering this much. CAMHS need to fundamentally change.

(Statistic from Royal College of Psychiatry, UK)

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/07/09/camhs-autism-and-suicide-the-disturbing-facts/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy #autism #autistic #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #camhs

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 10 months ago to mentalhealth

Alexithymia is a significant part of the Autistic experience, and it has huge knock on effects for our mental health and wellbeing.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/06/28/autism-and-alexithymia-the-fallout-for-our-mental-health/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy #alexithymia #neurodiversity #neurodivergent #neurodivergence #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #addiction #substanceuse #addictiontreatment #mentalhealthprofessionals #healthcareprofessionals #autismprofessionals #CAMHS

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 11 months ago to autisticadvocacy

"Mental health services that lack competence are dangerous.

Autistic people need support that won't make them worse."

Campaigning to be seen by #MentalHealth services is the start.

Services like #CAMHS are horrendously undersigned at supporting #Autistic people.

We need to continue to fight to make sure that these services do more than pay lip service.

Autistic people deserve good quality support.

https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/05/29/creating-autistic-suffering-camhs-kills-kids/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy

DivergentDumpsterPhoenix, 11 months ago to autisticadvocacy

#CAMHS professionals are notoriously unskilled at working with #Autistic children.

There answer? To refuse to support them.

This is not okay, Autistic children are significantly more likely than their non-Autistic peers to need CAMHS.

Read more here https://emergentdivergence.com/2023/05/27/why-is-it-so-important-for-camhs-to-support-autistic-children/

@actuallyautistic @autisticadvocacy