Dr. Bassett is a psychiatrist and professor (University of Toronto, Department of Psychiatry) with a wealth of wisdom. She has led many clinical, educational and research initiatives. She is the Director of the internationally renowned Dalglish Family 22q Clinic at the Toronto General Hospital, holds the Dalglish Chair in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome at the University of Toronto and University Health Network, and is the Director of the Clinical Genetics Research Program, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In this video, Dr. Anne Bassett shares her experiences and expertise, discussing the importance of genetics in practice and in people’s lives. To learn more about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, care across the lifespan for patients and families, and access more from Dr. Bassett and colleagues, please visit 22q.ca

Psychiatrist, Dr. Elspeth Bradley, provides a summary of how to H.E.L.P. when faced with people engaging in behaviours that indicate distress. She has written about and taught this H.E.L.P. approach widely, and we are grateful that she shares her insights in this forum. She has also worked with SpotLight drama and friends in the development of the Curriculum of Caring music video, "H.E.L.P." Check it out in the music video section! Dr Bradley referred to the Journal on Developmental Disabilities article 'Mental Health and Autism: Promoting Autism FaVourable Environments (PAVE).' It can be found online in the Journal on Developmental Disabilities (2013).

Diagnostic framework for behaviours that challenge. A flowchart meant to guide family physicians or psychiatrists when a patient is brought in because of mental distress or behavioural concerns. Reproduced from Bradley E, Korossy M. HELP with behaviours that challenge. J Dev Disabil 2016;22(2):101-20. Available from: http://oadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/41023-JoDD-22-2-v10f-101-120-Bradley-and-Korossy.pdf Copyright Elspeth Bradley, 2016