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Jiedi Lei

Dr Jiedi Lei

Trainee Clinical Psychologist

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Biography

Jiedi is a Trainee Clinical Psychologist conducting research on social anxiety in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder.

Prior to her clinical training she completed a PhD at the University of Bath and a Postgraduate Clinical Research Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience at the Yale Child Study Center. 

Research Interests

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Children and Adolescents
  • Mental Health
  • Adapting interventions for autism

Research Groups

Expertise and Public Engagement

I serve as the Co-Chair for Student and Trainee Committee for International Society for Autism Research (since 2020 to date).

I have been a member of Student and Trainee Committee for International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) since 2017, and was the initiative leader for INSAR Institute in 2019 and 2020.

    Research

    teenagers college school
    Translational Mental Health and Autism Group

    The Translational Mental Health and Autism Group is led by Dr Matthew Hollocks. The group focuses on understanding the mechanisms of poor mental health in autism. We aim to use this knowledge to improve clinical care and develop better treatments for common co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and depression.

      Research

      teenagers college school
      Translational Mental Health and Autism Group

      The Translational Mental Health and Autism Group is led by Dr Matthew Hollocks. The group focuses on understanding the mechanisms of poor mental health in autism. We aim to use this knowledge to improve clinical care and develop better treatments for common co-occurring conditions such as anxiety and depression.