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When will I receive the video recording?

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I am a professional, can I attend?

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I have accessibility needs.

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Supporting Your Autistic Child Through Puberty: Autism Webinar

Name: Supporting Your Autistic Child Through Puberty: Autism Webinar
Start: 2026-10-14T05:00:00-0400
End: 2026-10-14T06:00:00-0400

Wed, 14 Oct, 5am - 6am EDT

Online Event

Belongside Families

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Description

Puberty is already a big transition. When your child is Autistic, the changes can feel even bigger and more complex to navigate.

In this webinar, Planet Puberty joins us to help make puberty less overwhelming. You’ll learn how to help your child understand what’s happening to their body and support them through this new stage.

In this webinar we’ll explore

Helping children with different communication needs understand puberty, including non-speaking children and AAC users

Supporting your child with new sensory experiences like using deodorant and period products

Talking to your child about public and private behaviours

Working with schools and professionals to support your child

This is an online webinar

This webinar is being recorded, you can attend live or access the recording at your convenience.
A recording will be emailed to all registrants within 7 business days of the event.
This session is led by peer facilitators and guest speakers who bring both lived expertise and professional knowledge.

Who this session is for

This webinar is for parents and carers of Autistic children, including those who are exploring or awaiting a diagnosis.

Professionals are also welcome to register.

Guest Speaker

Emily McCarthy

Emily is the Health Promotion Team Leader at Family Planning NSW and leads the Planet Puberty team. With over nine years’ experience in education, she is passionate about ensuring young people with Autism and intellectual disability have access to inclusive, accessible and evidence-based health education.
Erin Bell

Erin is a Health Promotion Officer with Planet Puberty at Family Planning Australia. She has worked in the disability sector for over 10 years and is passionate about making puberty, relationships and sexual health education accessible. Erin particularly enjoys helping parents and carers feel more confident navigating these conversations with their children.

I love that the webinars are free, and you can register and catch up later. All the topics are so helpful and informative.
I keep recommending Belongside to anyone who may benefit because these amazing free webinars are making such a difference to my family.
The practical strategies and strengths-based, affirming approaches that consider our whole family are exactly what we needed. Webinars are so informed and empowering.

FAQs

Will the webinar be recorded?

Yes. Everyone who registers will receive a link to watch the webinar recording.
When will I receive the video recording?

You will receive an email within 7 days of the event. This email will come from Humanitix.
I am a professional, can I attend?

Yes. This event is open to parents and carers, as well as professionals.
I have accessibility needs.

If you require closed captions, they are available in Zoom. Once you join the session, you can turn captions on by selecting Show Captions in the Zoom toolbar.

If you have other accessibility needs, please provide details when registering, and a member of our team will be in touch.

About Belongside

Belongside Families is a not-for-profit organisation that supports parents and carers of children with disability, developmental delay, autism, genetic and rare conditions. We provide general information, peer support and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical or professional advice or counselling. Information shared during this event is intended to support and empower families and should not replace professional advice or care.

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We are proudly delivering projects for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS. Together we’re ensuring that people with disability keep accessing supports to build their skills and connect with others who have shared similar experiences.  Peer Support and Capacity Building Grant Round | NDIS

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