Autism & School Avoidance – What can parents do to help?
About
Often children and young people with autism face increased challenges in the teenage years which makes them much more anxious about school which can lead to Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA). We will talk to Child and Educational Psychologist, Mollie Higgins about the connection between autism and anxiety, which may lead to EBSA and what you can do to support your autistic teen.
Speaker
Mollie Higgins
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Mollie is a HCPC registered Child and Educational Psychologist and has worked in a range of schools as well as working in CAMHS and Local Authorities. Mollie supports children and young people with a range of needs including learning needs, social, emotional and mental health needs and neurodevelopmental conditions. Mollie has undertaken research with autistic young people who struggle to attend school and is passionate about participatory approaches that ensure the voices of young people are heard. Mollie is skilled in supporting individuals with social communication differences such as autism, using a neurodiversity-affirming approach and provides support around understanding their diagnosis, exploring thinking patterns and identifying their unique profile of strengths and needs.
