April 14, 2026
Another free workshop for parents and educators from The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities.
Link to register: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1592/registrations/new
What: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Youth Webinar
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00pm
Where: Virtual
Why: This webinar will provide information on recognizing and identifying mental health conditions (ex. anxiety, depression, OCD) that commonly occur among autistic youth. This training will also discuss evidence-based intervention for supporting mental health as well as neurodiversity-affirming strategies, resources, and supports.
Following this presentation participants will be able to:
1) Learn about mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and OCD and how these conditions present in autism
2) Understand evidence-based approaches to treating mental health conditions
3) Be able to implement practical strategies and/or have knowledge to access resources to support mental health
Presenter Bio: Emma Wilkinson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist at MindWell Psychology, LLP. She completed her graduate training at the University at Albany where she worked at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Dr. Wilkinson completed her clinical internship at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she was also a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) fellow. Dr. Wilkinson provides evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, teens, and young adults, with a focus on neurodivergent populations. She has expertise in supporting youth and families around anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD, emotion regulation, executive functioning, and behavior difficulties.
Link to register: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1592/registrations/new
What: Understanding and Supporting the Mental Health of Autistic Youth Webinar
When: Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6:00pm
Where: Virtual
Why: This webinar will provide information on recognizing and identifying mental health conditions (ex. anxiety, depression, OCD) that commonly occur among autistic youth. This training will also discuss evidence-based intervention for supporting mental health as well as neurodiversity-affirming strategies, resources, and supports.
Following this presentation participants will be able to:
1) Learn about mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and OCD and how these conditions present in autism
2) Understand evidence-based approaches to treating mental health conditions
3) Be able to implement practical strategies and/or have knowledge to access resources to support mental health
Presenter Bio: Emma Wilkinson, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist at MindWell Psychology, LLP. She completed her graduate training at the University at Albany where she worked at the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. Dr. Wilkinson completed her clinical internship at JFK Partners at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she was also a LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities) fellow. Dr. Wilkinson provides evidence-based therapy and assessment for children, teens, and young adults, with a focus on neurodivergent populations. She has expertise in supporting youth and families around anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD, emotion regulation, executive functioning, and behavior difficulties.