world autism month
A quarter of the general population have problems with their mental health at some point in their life. IN autistic people, this number is much higher with nearly 80% of adults with autism experiencing mental health issues during their lives. Autism may co-occur with a number of physical and mental health difficulties. The prevalence is […]
In honour of World Autism Month, the College Autism Special Interest Group have put together a number of articles exploring the mental health needs of autistic people and the potential barriers to access of the range supports and psychiatry services that they may require throughout the lifespan. These articles will be published across the month […]
April is the time of year that people around the world are encouraged to start a conversation about autism. This is a time to celebrate autistic people and address some of the specific challenges they face. Read more about why April is Autism Awareness Month and what the College is doing to address the needs […]