Tony Charman

Tony Charman is Professor of Clinical Child Psychology at King's College London, where he researches autism spectrum disorders across development. His work focuses on early detection, intervention strategies, and neurocognitive mechanisms in neurodevelopmental conditions.

Research Focus: Charman investigates developmental trajectories in autism, early screening methods, family impact of neurodevelopmental disorders, and intervention efficacy. His studies employ longitudinal designs and multimodal assessment approaches including neuroimaging.

Clinical Work: Maintains an honorary consultant position at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, specializing in complex neurodevelopmental conditions.

Recent Publications: Current work examines infant brain processing patterns predictive of autism diagnosis, familial ADHD influences on development, and visual attention in genetic disorders.

Professional Engagement: Active in policy development for autism services through collaborations with the National Autistic Society and Autistica.