Effectively supporting girls on the spectrum - Professional Development In Focus Workshop - ONLINE

Effectively supporting girls on the spectrum

Professional Development In Focus Workshop

Girls can present with a unique profile from that of their male peers and are four times less likely to be diagnosed on the autism spectrum than boys.

This workshop will explore the unique presentation of females on the autism spectrum, and will look at specific strategies that can support girls on the spectrum to achieve outcomes.

Topics covered in this workshop include:

• Difficulties in making a diagnosis;
• What is masking, why and how is it used;
• Special interests and the difference in presentation;
• Developing friendships and connections;
• Supporting mental health including anxiety and depression;
• Identifying and using strengths to build self-esteem;
• Bullying; and
• Self-care including menstruation.

Suitable for professionals supporting individuals of all ages.

All participants will receive a certificate with the workshop title, the number of hours and will state that the training links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (where appropriate).

If this workshop is full, please contact Emma Bennett on ebennett@autismsa.org.au.

Professional Workshops are designed for any individuals who support an individual on the autism spectrum on a professional or volunteer basis. The workshops provide examples and strategies that are relevant for professionals.

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Workshop Definitions:

GENERAL WORKSHOPS are designed to give participants an introductory understanding of the autism spectrum and provide key strategies to support individuals in a range of settings. This is achieved through facilitation of information, videos content, activities and discussion. It is recommended that participants attend an Autism SA General Workshops prior to attending an Autism SA In-Focus Workshop or Masterclass unless they have a good, current understanding of the autism spectrum.

IN FOCUS WORKSHOPS are designed for participants that have a good, current understanding of autism that what a more in-depth knowledge and understanding relating to a particular area of the autism field and greater confidence in applying strategies to support individuals in this area.  This is achieved through facilitation of information, video content, activities and discussion. 

MASTERCLASSES are short intensive workshops that are designed to provide participants that already have a good, current understanding of autism with specific content relating to a particular topic, strategy or program. This is achieved through facilitation of information, video content, activities and discussion.