You used to trust your parenting instincts.

But now your autistic teenager is struggling, and every decision feels loaded.

Do you encourage them to face their fears, or are you pushing too hard?

Do you step back, or are you letting them down?

Do you offer reassurance, or is that making their anxiety worse?

You want to help. But you're increasingly frightened of getting it wrong.

And with so much conflicting advice, it's becoming harder to trust your own judgement.

What if you didn't need another list of strategies?

What if you could better understand your teenager's changing needs, recognise what they have capacity for in the moment, and feel more confident adapting your support from one day to the next?

Not because you've found the perfect parenting strategy, but because you understand your teenager more deeply and trust yourself to respond with flexibility, rather than fear.

That's what we'll explore together in When Anxiety & Autism Meet Adolescence.

Join this live workshop with Dr Melita Ash, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, specialising in anxious and neurodivergent teenagers and their families, to help you step back, understand what’s happening developmentally, and feel clearer about what genuinely helps, and what you can let go of, so you can respond more confidently and stop second-guessing yourself.

18th November 6.30-8.00pm live on Zoom (Recording will also be sent to all registered)

Adolescence is a period of profound change.

Teens are working out who they are, where they belong, and how independent they want to be, while facing increased academic pressure, complex friendships, and growing expectations to “cope”.

When autism and anxiety are part of the picture, this stage can feel especially intense — for teens and for parents.

Many parents find themselves thinking:

  • “Everything feels more fragile than it used to.”

  • “I don’t know when to push and when to step back.”

  • "I'm walking on eggshells"

  • “I’m worried about making things worse.”

If this sounds familiar, this clinically grounded, developmentally informed workshop is for you!

When Autism & Anxiety Meet Adolescence: Parent Workshop

Wednesday 18th November, 6.30-8pm on Zoom

What makes this workshop different

You've probably already read plenty about autism and anxiety. You may understand sensory overwhelm, masking and the importance of reducing demands.

But knowing all of that doesn't necessarily make it easier to decide what your teenager needs from you in the moment.

Do you encourage them to take the next step, or recognise that they've reached their limit?

Do you hold a boundary, or adapt your expectations?

And how do you know you're helping rather than making things harder?

That's where this workshop comes in.

Drawing on my experience as a Clinical Psychologist, I'll help you connect the dots between autism, anxiety and adolescent development, so you can begin to understand not just what is happening, but why — and what that might mean for how you respond.

We'll explore:

  • Why your teenager's capacity can change from day to day, and how to recognise the signs.

  • How anxiety, autistic needs and the drive for adolescent independence can pull in different directions.

  • Why the same parenting approach might help one day but feel overwhelming the next.

  • How to think through when to encourage, adapt or step back, while keeping connection at the centre.

Because the goal isn't to get every parenting decision right. It's to understand your teenager more deeply, trust your judgement and respond with greater confidence and less fear.

Hello! I'm Dr Melita Ash,

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting autistic teens and their families as well as being a parent of neurodivergent teens myself.
I’ve helped hundreds of parents move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity and connection, without blaming themselves or trying to “fix” their child.

This session brings together years of clinical work, up-to-date research, and a deeply compassionate approach to parenting autistic teens through anxiety.

What you’ll gain from attending

This workshop will help you:

  • understand why anxiety often intensifies during adolescence for autistic teens

  • make sense of behaviour through a developmental and nervous-system lens

  • feel clearer about when to support, when to step back, and what to prioritise

  • reduce unhelpful escalation by doing less, more intentionally

  • feel steadier and more confident as a parent at this stage

This is about understanding, not fixing.

This workshop isn’t about introducing lots of new strategies. Instead, it focuses on helping you understand the why — the real psychology behind what you’re seeing — so you can respond from a place of understanding and confidence, rather than trying to follow generic strategies that don’t fit your child.

This is for parents of teenagers who:

  • are anxious and autistic

  • are anxious and you suspect autism may be part of the picture

  • have recently received a diagnosis and are trying to make sense of what it means during adolescence

  • feel unsure how to support independence without losing connection

You do not need a confirmed diagnosis to attend.

What other parents have said:

"The webinar was spot on - you’re approachable, there’s no judgement, and it was easy to understand."

"The information was really helpful, learning about the additional cognitive and emotional load on teens. But also really helpful was the reassurance that as a parent I'm going to get it wrong, and that's okay, my relationship with my teen will survive"

"It's incredibly informative and delivered in a truly compassionate and reassuring way. It gives you back your hope. It's so wonderful to be in a space where someone completely understands what you are going through and they can help."

"This workshop is a must for any parent that is struggling - it will help you understand the reasoning behind the anxiety and hopefully give you a sense of relief as it has done to me."

Still wondering if it’s for you?

Do I need my teen to have a formal autism diagnosis to attend?
No. This workshop is designed for parents living with uncertainty. If your teen is anxious and you suspect autism may be part of the picture, this will still be very relevant and helpful.

Will this tell me how to “fix” my child’s anxiety?
No, and that’s intentional. This workshop focuses on understanding anxiety as it shows up during adolescence, particularly when autism is part of the picture. Parents often find that understanding alone leads to calmer, more effective support.

What age teens is this suitable for?
This workshop is most relevant for parents of teenagers aged roughly 11–18, though parents of slightly younger children approaching adolescence may also find it useful.

What if I’m already doing some of the things you talk about?
That’s absolutely okay. Many parents find the biggest benefit is reassurance, clarity, and confidence, helping them trust their instincts and feel steadier in how they’re supporting their teen.

Will this be relevant if my teen won’t engage with support or talk about their feelings?
Yes. This workshop is focused on your understanding and responses as a parent. It does not require your teen to be involved or motivated.

Will there be practical takeaways?
Yes. While the workshop is not a checklist of strategies, you’ll leave with a clearer framework for supporting your teen’s nervous system, identity, and independence at this stage.

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