Evaluating a brief training curriculum for NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTTAD) staff working with autistic people

Dagnan, David ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5709-1586 , Ingham, Barry, Thwaites, Richard, Lewis, Dani, Sunley, Jade and Miller, Paul K. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5611-1354 (2025) Evaluating a brief training curriculum for NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression (NHSTTAD) staff working with autistic people. In: Talking Therapies National Networking Forum 2025, 23 January 2025, Online. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Autistic people are more likely to experience common mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Psychological therapies are the primary intervention, which in England are primarily provided by NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Services (NHSTTAD). However, there is limited evidence on what works best for autistic people and what adjustments or adaptations may improve access to the service. The service in this study implemented a flag to remind therapists that the client was autistic. A brief training curriculum was also developed by a group consisting of autistic adults, NHSTTAD practitioners and practitioners who were expert in therapy with autistic people. This study evaluated the brief training for NHSTTAD staff working with autistic people.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Departments:	Institute of Health > Psychology and Psychological Therapies
Additional Information:	Dave Dagnan, PhD., Visiting Professor, Institute of Health, University of Cumbria, UK. Paul K. Miller, Associate Professor in Social Psychology, University of Cumbria, UK.
Depositing User:	Anna Lupton
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2025 09:36
Last Modified:	25 Feb 2025 09:45
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/8649

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