Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health; 2026.
The ACAMH Awards aim to recognise high quality work in evidence-based science, both in publication and practice, in the field of child and adolescent mental health.
Tag: research and practice
New Practice Guide
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New Practice Guide: Working with Autistic Parents [children & families]
This new Practice Guide outlines a neuroinclusive practice approach to working with families, rooted in the values of the neurodiversity paradigm and social justice approaches. It aims to build practitioners understanding of Autistic parenting within the framework of social care assessment, support and intervention.
The guide accompanies a Frontline Briefing that supports practitioners to enhance their understanding of autism, seeking to facilitate a shift towards more inclusive practices.
Despite greater visibility of autism, there are still many barriers faced by Autistic children, young people and their families. In a new blog, we examine key legislative and policy changes that are underway, highlighting implications for practice.
Find out more: Improving support for Autistic parents and children | Research in Practice
Research in Practice
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Please see the link below for The hidden cost of trauma: Maternal Mental Health and child removal.
Research in Practice
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| All staff can create a free account with research in practice. The evidence has already been evaluated and outcomes shared to make it easier for staff to keep up to date or make implementations to practice. You can register here: Create account | Research in Practice The role of Adult and Children’s Services in better supporting parents with a learning disability |
| A new briefing highlights how Adult Services can better support parents with a learning disability – an issue linked with increased involvement in the child protection system and, too often, family separation. Research shows that parents with learning disabilities are disproportionately represented in the child protection system and more likely to have their children removed. The publication forms part of a growing body of work that aims to strengthen practice, clarify legal responsibilities, and improve outcomes for parents and children. Supporting Parents with a learning disability – the role of adult services: Research Briefing (2026) | Research in Practice |