Review dismisses claims of widespread over-diagnosis across mental health, ADHD and autism
#Fonagy #MentalHealth #Autism #ADHD
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Review dismisses claims of widespread over-diagnosis across mental health, ADHD and autism
#Fonagy #MentalHealth #Autism #ADHD
@nsunnews.bsky.social @ritb.bsky.social
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Looking forward to a sector response to the #Fonagy report đ
So timely! Did you catch the reference to #dysgraphia in the âLetter To A Young Personâ by Prof #Fonagy?
âsomeone recognised that my difficulties with writing did not mean that I had nothing with sayingâ
Before we blame those pesky parents/carers who resort to AI to complain when (sigh) legally-mandated #SEND support/reasonable adjustments are withheld, letâs just imagine a state that upholds childrenâs & #disability rights. Fewer NEETs, better MH, less pressure on GPs, teachers etc.
In the light of the #Fonagy report, itâs so good to see #neuro-affirming guidance for teachers from an edu author with @ensermark.bsky.socialâs experience & following. Unrecognised/unsupported #SEND can damage YP self-concept & contribute to poor MH/âchallengingâ behav. Markâs relatable eg of a
Where is the accountability đ¤
(What would #Fonagy do?)
Our examination of the Fonagy review is here, focusing on autism, and what âoverdiagnosedâ actually means.
youtu.be/_bG6zlluLu0
Valuable perspective on the #Fonagy report. Teachers & sch leaders will want to know what they can do now to improve MH outcomes for all children, & to make edu safe & accessible for #neurodivergent YP.
@annafreudcharity.bsky.social deliver fab free training on #neurodiversity & wellbeing â¤ď¸
Have you had a look at the #Fonagy report, D? Anyone wondering what schsâ/servicesâ interventions might look like re autism, ADHD & poor/declining MH will find the tentative proposals in table A.4 (Annex on last few pages) super interesting.