Here is a video recording of the following program, and supporting materials.

Do you find yourself constantly going back to check that you’ve turned off the stove or locked the door? Do you struggle with fear of germs or insist on following very specific routines? Some of our members notice signs like these—of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) along with their autism. On May 17 AASCEND will dive into this subject, with clinician Allie Garza as our guide. Come share your own experiences with this condition, and learn more about it.

The link to the Zoom presentation will be emailed to our newsletter subscribers (click here to subscribe) in the days before the event. There is no need to register for this event

Alie Bernard Garza, LCSW (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of OCD & Anxiety Colorado, specializing in evidence-based, neurodivergent-affirming care for adolescents and families. She has extensive experience treating OCD, anxiety, and related disorders across all levels of care, including outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential, and crisis services. Alie has held clinical and program development roles at the Portland Anxiety Clinic, the OCD Institute Texas (formerly the McLean OCD Institute Houston), and the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine OCD Clinic.

She earned her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington in Seattle and is a national Advocate with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Alie brings both clinical expertise and lived experience with severe OCD and ADHD, and is driven by a mission to expand access, reduce stigma, and support lasting change for young people and their families.

As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program. 

Who: Autistic adults, family members and professional who work with them are all welcome.
When: Sat May 17, 10 – 11am (Pacific Time)
Where: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed.

Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.