{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Talk Small Talk","title":"International Developments and Perspectives in Autism Research and Clinical Practice","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":869,"description":"Libby discusses the upcoming conference on 7th September in London with Lucy Sanctuary and Ruth Fine: 'International Developments and Perspectives in Autism Research and Clinical Practice.'\nUnderstanding of Autism has changed considerably since it was included in the DSM-3 as “Infantile Autism.” However, research highlights what we don’t know, as much as what we do. Even though there is a diagnostic criteria, we still cannot answer the question, “What is autism?” Attempts to answer this, have raised even more questions, e.g., are there gender-based differences? Are there different genetic groups within the umbrella of autism? Global perceptions, cultural beliefs and practices are equally varied, which is reflected in research, assessment, intervention, equality, diversity and inclusion across the world. The conference  brings together renowned speakers from different backgrounds and parts of the world to share international perspectives on research and clinical practice in Autism.\nBook here https://lucysanctuary.com/autism-conference-2026\nLucy Sanctuary is a neurodivergent Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, an internationally certified ADOS-2 Trainer,  a cognitive behaviour therapist, specialising in autism. She works work with neurodivergent young people and their families & is deeply committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion, to reducing stigma that surrounds neurodivergence as this has a significant impact on quality of life.\nHer job has 3 main parts:\n- Diagnostics: ADOS-2 as part of a multi-disciplinary team with all ages. She specialises in complex assessment and has a particular interest in working with autistic girls & women.\n- Intervention: Lucy uses adapted CBT to support young people and their families. Her approach is bespoke to the individual.\n- Training and talks: Lucy is an ADOS-2 trainer. She  runs ADOS-2 training courses, reliability workshops & ADOS Refresher courses. She is often part of GAIN Reliability...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9MxYaT-T11u3ijLQiqhXN0irqOpT7C4K0xQaYHwqEpg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMzM3LzE3MDky/OTMyMTItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}