Let's All Talk Mental Health
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Autism & Teens; what to expect and how to help

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Embracing autism in teens involves recognising their distinctive strengths and helping them through the specific challenges they face in making their way in the world. During adolescence, ASD symptoms may become more apparent due to the significant changes this key stage brings. Dr. Jane Gilmour, with her incredible expertise, provides practical insights on supporting autistic teens through these transitions.

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Jane Gilmour

Jane Gilmour

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Dr Jane Gilmour is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist (Hon) at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and Course Director for postgraduate child development programmes at UCL, where she lectures on neuropsychology, neurodevelopmental conditions (Tourette’s syndrome, autism, OCD) and therapeutic issues.

Jane delivers jargon-free science with warmth and humanity, to inspire change and improve young people’s life chances. She is co-author (with Dr Bettina Hohnen) of. How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child and the best-seller The Incredible Teenage Brain Book (Everything You Need to Know to Unlock Your Teen’s Potential) which was co-written with Dr Bettina Hohnen and Dr Tara Murphy.

Jane is also a regular contributor for young people’s well-being on BBC TV, BBC radio and the papers.