Webinar: Autism spectrum conditions in care experienced children

Length: 1hr 30mins


Dr Matt Woolgar (Clinical Psychologist) addresses autism spectrum conditions as one type of neurodiversity in children. Matt explores the barriers for getting questions about diagnosis answered adequately and looks at the challenges around assessments for children who have experienced early life trauma. This webinar will be helpful to anyone parenting or supporting a child with autism.


“Really fantastic and useful presentation, thank you so much. I especially loved how you normalised neurodiversity and the importance of multiple diagnoses and how clear the information was, with obvious expertise. So reassuring and insightful.” – Hub member

“So grateful for your understanding, care, clarity and expertise, thank you.” – Hub member


Learning outcomes for CPD/training:

  • Gain a greater understanding of autism spectrum conditions and neurodiversity.
  • Learn about comorbidities and autism.
  • Understand diagnosis criteria and the commonality of misdiagnosis.
  • Learn about the relationship between attachment and autism.
  • Understand misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum conditions.

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Hosted by Dr Matt Woolgar

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Dr Matt Woolgar is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the National Adoption and Fostering Clinic at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He runs a psychology service that specialises in teasing out neurodevelopmental features from co-existing issues with attachment and trauma in children and young people with complex histories of maltreatment and neglect.