Latest News

The book will be the first comprehensive account of forensic issues in adolescents with a wide range of developmental disabilities; including autism spectrum disorders, acquired brain injury, developmental traumatology, and complex comorbidities. It examines the processes involved in working with this client group in forensic settings, and explores the ways in which their needs differ from those of other young people who engage in high risk behaviour or offending.

The Princess Royal paid tribute to the achievements of adolescents with learning disabilities at a charity awards on 28 September.

The Princess Royal visited St Andrew’s Hospital in Northampton in her role as patron of the College of Occupational Therapists. She toured the charity’s specialist adolescent unit, which cares for young people with emotional and behavioural problems, mental health disorders and developmental disabilities.