More dates

Understanding and supporting Women and Girls on the spectrum - Professional Development General Workshop - ONLINE

This event has passed Get tickets

Event description

Understanding and supporting Women and Girls on the spectrum

Professional Development General Workshop

Suitable for professionals supporting individuals of all ages.

Autistic girls are often masters at masking or camouflaging their characteristics. Females can present with a unique profile compared to that of their male peers and are three to four times less likely to be diagnosed than boys.

During this workshop you will explore the differences in presentation of females on the autism spectrum to males and learn strategies that can be implemented to support girls on the spectrum to achieve success.

Topics covered in this workshop:

• 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.

Professional Development Workshops are designed for any professional that support an individual on the autism spectrum.

All participants receive a certificate stating links to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers or to the Allied Health Standards where appropriate.

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

__________________________________________________________

Workshop Definitions:

GENERAL WORKSHOPS are designed to give participants an introduction to
understanding the autism spectrum and provides workshop participants with the knowledge of key strategies to support individuals in a range of settings.

IN FOCUS WORKSHOPS are designed for participants who have a good, current
understanding of autism and are looking for a more in-depth understanding
relating to a particular area of the autism field. This greater knowledge in turn
provides greater confidence in applying strategies to support individuals in this
area. It is recommended that participants attend an Autism SA General Workshop prior to attending an In-Focus Workshop or Masterclass unless they have a good, current understanding of autism.

MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS are based on the concept that there is always more to learn. Masterclasses are short intensive workshops that are designed to provide participants who already have a sound current understanding of autism, with specific and extended content relating to a particular topic, strategy or program.


Powered by

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix donates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity




Refund policy

Please see Terms and Conditions and details of our Refund Policy at check out