Send us a text This episode of Autism Unpacked focuses on a subject that is often overlooked - the impact of autistic trauma and mental health on young people. We welcome consultant clinical pschologist and Head of Trauma Informed Practice at Options Austism, Dr Leanne Johnson, and together we unpack key mental health challenges like burnout and anxiety. And importantly, we look at how parents can recognise, understand and support their child, as well as practical strategies to he...
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Send us a text This episode of Autism Unpacked focuses on a subject that is often overlooked - the impact of autistic trauma and mental health on young people. We welcome consultant clinical pschologist and Head of Trauma Informed Practice at Options Austism, Dr Leanne Johnson, and together we unpack key mental health challenges like burnout and anxiety. And importantly, we look at how parents can recognise, understand and support their child, as well as practical strategies to he...
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
Autism Unpacked
32 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 8 - Understanding Autism in Girls - Part 1
In this episode, we explore an often misunderstood subject - autism in girls. Autism can often present very differently in girls, leading to misdiagnosis, late diagnosis or even a lack of diagnosis. We're joined by two expert voices - Professor Francesca Happé, a professor in congnitive neuroscience, and Dr Freya Spicer-White, a consultant psychologist and chief clinical officer at Options Autism - as we break down what you need to know to help your autistic girls thrive. In part 1, we delve ...
Autism Unpacked
Send us a text This episode of Autism Unpacked focuses on a subject that is often overlooked - the impact of autistic trauma and mental health on young people. We welcome consultant clinical pschologist and Head of Trauma Informed Practice at Options Austism, Dr Leanne Johnson, and together we unpack key mental health challenges like burnout and anxiety. And importantly, we look at how parents can recognise, understand and support their child, as well as practical strategies to he...
