Raising Awareness for Autism...

Did you know that the whole month of April is Autism Acceptance Month?! That's a whopping 30 days for us to show our support and share resources.

We are dedicated to spreading awareness and providing excellent training on all aspects of autism, even the ones that many choose to shy away from due to their sensitive nature.

Take a look below and what's to come this year.

Upcoming Events & Webinars...

Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders in Autistic People

In this talk, Dr Rachel Moseley (Principal academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University) will explore disordered eating and eating disorders (ED) in autistic people. Drawing on academic research and her own lived experience of conditions across the ED spectrum, Rachel will consider why autistic people are especially vulnerable to ED, and what we know about recovery and treatment.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/801443788947

Emotional Regulation in Autism

Jodie Smitten will be sharing her wealth of knowledge during this 2-hour workshop on Emotional Regulation in Autism.

She will be exploring:

- Challenges in emotional literacy

- Feeling our feelings

- Breaking negative cycles

- Tools for managing and regulating emotions

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/802944357187

Understanding & Supporting Autistic People Who Self-Harm

Self-harm is very frightening and upsetting to observe in loved ones. Why do so many autistic people self-harm, and what can be done to help? In this talk, Dr Rachel Moseley (Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University) will draw on lived experience and her research to discuss:

• What is self-harm?
• What's the difference between suicidal and non-suicidal self-harm, and does this difference matter?
• How common is self-harm in autistic people, and what does it look like?
• Why do autistic people self-harm?
• How should we support autistic people who self-harm?

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/803913084677

Suicidal Thoughts & Behaviours in Autistic People

Suicide is frighteningly common in autistic people: around 1 in 3 will experience suicidal thoughts in their lifetime, and 1 in 4 will act on their suicidal thoughts.

Drawing on lived experience and a body of scientific research, Dr Rachel Moseley (Principal Academic in Psychology, Bournemouth University), will be delivering this session.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/803926163797

Supporting Autistic People During Ageing & The Menopause

Autistic people become increasingly invisible as they age. This is especially true of autistic women and people with ovaries, who often aren't catered for by services. There are, however, numerous challenges associated with navigating the ageing process as an autistic adult, menopause being just one of these.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/803939172707

Advocating for Autistic Children in School

Chris Bonnello is an autistic writer, novelist and special needs tutor (formerly a primary school teacher) based in Great Britain.

Chris will be sharing his knowledge and experiences in this webinar on Advocating for Autism.

This webinar for parents and professionals will cover:

• Positively supporting children with autism in school

• Nurturing Wellbeing to support progression

• Sharing experience as a student and educator

• Strengths based approaches - focusing on what we can do rather than cannot

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/802710678247

Autism in Women & Girls & Those Assigned Female at Birth

Historically, autism has been thought of as a "boys' condition". We now know that autism occurs in males and females at rates far more equal than previously thought. Understanding and support for autistic girls, women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) still lags behind that available for male counterparts.

BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/803956484487

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