Understanding Anxiety & Autism
Event description
As part of The Verius Series, we are pleased to announce an upcoming seminar by Dr Theresa Kidd - clinical psychologist, author of Helping Autistic Teens to Manage Their Anxiety, and clinical director of The Kidd Clinic. Anxiety is recognised as the most commonly co-occurring clinical diagnosis for Autistic individuals and it can have significant effects on social relationships, family functioning, education, and if left untreated, adult outcomes. Research has found that school is the biggest trigger of anxiety symptoms for Autistic young people and this is not surprising considering it is the environment where they are likely to experience the greatest social and cognitive demands, highest sensory input, considerable change, and lower levels of control. This session will help parents:
Develop an understanding of how anxiety presents and is expressed in Autism.
Learn to recognise the early warning signs and triggers of anxiety in Autistic students.
Learn practical strategies to support your young person to manage anxiety symptoms
For any further questions, please contact Dr Karl Sebire, Director of Research & Practice (ksebire@mentonegirls.vic.edu.au)