Mental Health in Autistic Young People

This session explores autistic mental health in children and young people and why distress is often misunderstood. It looks at environment, unmet needs, and emotional regulation differences.

This session provides a certificate worth 2 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

By completing this CPD session, participants will demonstrate that they can:

• Understand why mental health difficulties are more common experiences.
• Recognise signs of distress in autistic young people's responses.
• Identify the role of sensory and emotional regulation.
• Understand key mental health risk factors.
• Apply compassionate support strategies safely.