In this episode of Our Kids, In Mind, Clinical Psychologists, Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour meet world autism expert, Dr. Tony Attwood. Tony is a clinical psychologist with 30 years experience in the field, and has written many books and academic publications on autism, including the renowned, ‘The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome’. 

What impact does anxiety have on neurodiverse young people and how can parents support them? As Tony, Jane and Bettina explore Tony’s recent book, ‘10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum’, they explore how adults can help young people to manage strong emotions by bringing them to life through friendly characters or metaphors. 

They raise the value of simply witnessing your child’s strong emotions, and how special interests can become superpowers if they are used as tools to teach children about their feelings in this episode about autism and anxiety.  

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Incredible Teenage Brain by Bettina Hohnen, Jane Gilmour & Tara Murphy 

The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Dr Anthony Attwood

10 Steps to Reducing Your Child's Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum by Michelle Garnett, Dr Anthony Attwood, Julia Cook, Louise Ford & Stefanie Runham

Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum by Michelle Garnett, Dr Anthony Attwood, Julia Cook, Louise Ford & Stefanie Runham

How to Have Incredible Conversations with your Child by Jane Gilmour & Bettina Hohnen

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‘Our Kids, In Mind’ is a brand new podcast where Clinical Psychologists, Bettina Hohnen and Jane Gilmour, co-authors of ‘The Incredible Teenage Brain’ and ‘How To Have Incredible Conversations With Your Child’ invite inspirational fellow authors into the spotlight to discuss their respective books and writing experiences. Listen as they discuss and debate how parents, carers, teachers or youth workers can support young people’s mental health and well-being.

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