Useful websites

Psychological formulation

https://cms.bps.org.uk/sites/default/files/2022-07/Forumlation%20WEB%20ID3412.pdf – A brief guide from the British Psychological Society, which explains what is meant by a formulation.

Developmental trauma

https://beaconhouse.org.uk/resources/ - Beacon House provide a reputable source of information on developmental trauma and strategies to support young people.

Autism and Learning Disabilities

https://www.bps.org.uk/psychologist/intellectual-disability-revisited-emotional-development-approach - This is a recent article that I wrote for The Psychologist on emotional development and intellectual disability

https://www.hogrefe.com/uk/shop/meeting-emotional-needs-in-intellectual-disability-94463.html - Here is the website for a book that I co-authored on emotional development and intellectual disability

https://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/child-services - Autism East Midlands provide a range of services to support young people with autism and their families in the local area, including family support hubs.

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/mental-illnesses-and-mental-health-problems/autism-and-mental-health - This is a helpful guide to the relationship between autism and mental health, which was recently written by the Royal College of Psychiatry

https://www.autism.org.uk/ - The National Autistic Society website includes a host of resources to support people with autism and their families, including an online community.

https://contact.org.uk/ - Contact provide information, advice, and emotional support to parents of disabled children.

https://www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/what-learning-disability - Mencap provide information and advice about learning disabilities.