Dr Alison Lennox – Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Autism at Cognacity
Wednesday 26th June 2024
16:00 – 17:00 BST
Synopsis:
In the last decade more and more females have been diagnosed with autism.
- Is this just a fashion?
- Why are women diagnosed so late in age?
- Are there factors which could be are influencing this trend?
- What are some of the clinical features of autism to look out for in women?
- So, tell me about masking, how can I diagnose what I cannot see?
- Is there a good approach?
Speaker:
Alison finished her undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge before completing her medical degree at University College London, and psychiatric training in Oxford. Alison is one of very few adult psychiatrists in the UK with specialist expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of adult autism. Beyond her private practice, Alison has worked as a Clinical Lead for an NHS Adult Autism Diagnostic Service. Alison helped deliver the National Autism Training Programme for Psychiatrists.
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