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Join us for an informative webinar led by clinical psychologist and author Dr Ann Ozsivadjian exploring the unique ways anxiety manifests in autistic children, the factors that contribute to heightened stress, and practical strategies to support emotional regulation and well-being. This webinar was recorded live on 10th June 2025.
About this webinar:
Join us for an informative webinar led by clinical psychologist and author Dr Ann Ozsivadjian focused on understanding and managing anxiety in autistic children. This session explores the unique ways anxiety manifests in autistic children, the factors that contribute to heightened stress, and practical strategies to support emotional regulation and well-being.
Designed for parents, caregivers & educators, this webinar will provide evidence-based insights, examples, and tools to create supportive environments. Learn how to recognise signs of anxiety, adapt approaches to meet individual needs in autistic children. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to support autistic children in managing anxiety effectively.
Dr Ann Ozsivadjian is a clinical psychologist in independent practice who worked for several years as the senior psychologist working with children who present with complex neurodevelopmental needs at the Evelina London Children's Hospital. Her research interests and clinical specialisms are mental health in autism and adapting assessments & interventions for young people on the autistic spectrum. Dr Ann provides training and has produced a number of podcasts and webinars on these topics, including those with the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health. She currently works in independent practice and is also a visiting senior lecturer at Kings College London.
Dr Ann is the author of Helping Your Autistic Child - a Self Help Guide for Parents, which provides a strengths-based approach to guide parents in helping their children to enhance their skills, as well as to manage some common challenges.
Previous webinar attendees said:
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“I really appreciated the webinar, the content was great and there were regular check ins of the comments and encouragement of emojis/participation; I felt that participants were valued and heard.”
“Thank you very much indeed, really helpful and reassuring (not alone!).”
Please note that this webinar is for educational and informational purposes and is not clinical advice or therapy.
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In a warm, neuroaffirmative space, we offer a library of tailored, evidence-based resources, our premium self-paced emotional regulation course, tea & chat sessions with experienced clinical psychologists, and much more.
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YES! We have self identifying, and wondering facilitators, lived experience through family members as well as clinical experience as psychologists. We also have a panel of neurodivergent parents who co-produce with us and support the work we do.
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We're delighted to share the link and hope you find it helpful https://www.drjothepsychologist.com/post/why-being-a-neurodivergent-parent-is-tough