Charity the Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is proud to present leading authority on Autism, Professor Tony Attwood, offering practical, accessible, advice and tips for you and your child.

 In this session Tony looks at ‘Adolescent Issues for Autistic Teenagers’.

Worried your teenager will experience greater challenges than their typical peers? How can you help your child during a time of great physical and mental change? Concerned about your child being impressionable? 

From this session you will learn about the changing nature and depth of friendships and codes of conduct among adolescent peers. Potential signs of an emerging mood, personality or eating disorder. Plus, the vulnerability of autistic adolescents to emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. 

Discover strategies to facilitate social cohesion, acceptance by peers and a positive sense of self. How you can best help an autistic adolescent cope with increased stress and exhaustion. Plus, ways in which to address aspects of sexuality. 

‘…one of the most inspirational and engaging speakers I have had the privilege of seeing’ 

One of four different webinars delivered by Tony, each at £35, with discounts for multi-bookings. Recordings will be made available to delegates for 28 days. Other sessions; Managing Anxiety (3 June), The Cognitive Profile Associated with Autism (17 June), Developing the Friendship Abilities of Autistic Children in Primary School (1 July). 

The Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a charity and any surplus made is reinvested to work towards our vision of ‘Sharing best evidence, improving practice’. 

For more details of this and the other sessions, and to book, visit www.acamh.org/event/attwood21