Dr. Jiedi Lei is a Clinical Research Fellow at the University of Oxford and a clinical psychologist whose work focuses on supporting the mental wellbeing of autistic children and young people. Using a developmental and strengths-based approach, her research explores the cognitive, social, and environmental factors that shape wellbeing and identity across childhood and adolescence. Dr. Lei is passionate about translating research into practical, evidence-based supports and interventions that improve quality of life for autistic youth and their families. She is especially interested in person-centred approaches that foster positive autism identity and more effective mental health support.
By Jiedi Lei, PhD DClinPsy, Paul Foundation Clinical Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research, University of Oxford, UK “What do you think are some of your strengths in everyday life?” – Researcher “I’m not sure… I don’t think I have any.” – Autistic Young Person This was a frequent response I heard from…
