Autistic teens and adolescence

Description

Summary:

This workshop looks at autistic teenagers and what happens during adolescence.

Aim:

• To build an understanding of the neurological, emotional, physical, and social changes that are happening to autistic teens.
• Provide support solutions

Duration:

• 4 hours including 5-10 min breaks every hour

Dates & Times:

1. Tue 11/07/2023 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Learning outcomes:

• How hormones and society impact on presentation
• Is it a “milder” form of autism? Understanding how AFAB autistics, are misdiagnosed and misunderstood
• Mental health in the autistic AFAB population
• Discovering authenticity of self and the impact of longterm masking

Prior Knowledge:

• An understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm
• An understanding of neuro-affirming practice
• A basic understanding of what autism is

Included:

• PDF of slides
• Access to recording for 3 months

Optional additions:

• Research pack
• Certificate for PD hours