MasterClasses
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked, leading to challenges in accessing appropriate care. This masterclass equips psychiatrists with specialist skills to assess and manage ASD in adults, particularly those with co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Learning doesn’t stop when the Masterclass ends! After you pick up valuable practical skills in your Masterclass , you’ll join a 90-minute expert-led case discussion, where you can discuss real world challenges and experiences in light of what you have practiced .
Understand the role of occupational, psychological, and pharmacological interventions.
Consultant Liaison and Rehabilitation Psychiatrist and Postgraduate Tutor for medical education at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Dr. Khadija El-Hammasi (MBChB, BMSc, MRCPsych) is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with a strong background in neurodevelopmental disorders, complex psychiatric presentations, and rehabilitation psychiatry. With over a decade of experience in psychiatry across the UK and internationally, she specializes in the assessment and management of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and co-occurring mental health conditions in adults.
Dr. El-Hammasi has extensive expertise in managing complex cases involving ASD, ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, and neuropsychiatric conditions. She has worked in both hospital and community settings, leading multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and patient-centered care.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. El-Hammasi is an educator and mentor, actively involved in postgraduate psychiatric training. She serves as a Postgraduate Tutor for medical education at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, where she plays a key role in training and developing future psychiatrists.
Dr. El-Hammasi brings clinical expertise, academic insight, and a passion for neurodevelopmental psychiatry to her teaching, ensuring that psychiatrists gain practical, evidence-based strategies for managing ASD in children and adolescents.
