Learn about factors that contribute to the high levels of anxiety seen in autism and learn concrete and actionable strategies for parents, teachers, and therapists.
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About the speaker:
Christopher Lynch, Ph.D., is a child psychologist who specializes in stress and anxiety management for children and teens who are on the Autism Spectrum. He is currently the Director of the Pediatric Behavioral Medicine Department at Goryeb Children’s Hospital where he developed the Aspirations life management program. Dr. Lynch has over 20 years of experience in working with children-including five years in Ireland. He has written two books on the topic of anxiety management and autism including the award-winning Totally Chill: My Complete Guide to Staying Cool and Anxiety Management for Kids on the Autism Spectrum. It is Dr. Lynch’s ambition to further develop services and resources that provide children with the skills needed to both cope and thrive. Learn more
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