Workshop Details
Duration:
3 hours including 5-10 min breaks every hour
Details:
Date/time – October 11th 2024 10am-1pm
Cost – $50
Includes:
- PDF of slides
- Access to resources and recordings for 3 months
Registration:
Join us for a comprehensive workshop on Autistic Burnout, where we will explore the unique challenges faced by autistic individuals in a neurotypical world. Autistic burnout is a state of chronic exhaustion that goes beyond typical burnout, often leading to significant impacts on both mental and physical health. This condition, often misunderstood or overlooked, requires a deep understanding and tailored approaches to manage and recover from.
What the workshop covers
In this workshop, you will learn:
Whether you are an autistic individual, a caregiver, or a professional working within the autistic community, this workshop offers invaluable insights and tools to help navigate and support those experiencing autistic burnout.
This workshop draws on clinical research, books, and autistic lived experience to build a rich understanding of what burnout looks like, feels like, and support for recovery
- What makes autistic burnout distinct from other forms of burnout.
- How to recognise the early signs and symptoms of autistic burnout.
- The underlying causes, including the impact of masking, sensory overload, and social demands.
- Practical strategies for managing and mitigating burnout, including how to nurture the nervous system and embrace authentic autistic self-care.
- Steps towards recovery, focusing on rediscovering and nurturing your authentic autistic self.
Why Attend?
- Gain a deeper understanding of the neurological and emotional factors contributing to autistic burnout.
- Learn to identify burnout triggers and develop effective coping strategies.
- Empower yourself or others with knowledge and resources to foster long-term resilience and well-being.
Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards unlocking resilience and embracing a more balanced, authentic life.
Workshop Aim
To build an understanding of the progression of burnout and how to support an autistic person through a burnout cycle
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding what autistic burnout is, and factors that contribute to it
- How to support a person through autistic burnout
- The current research on autistic burnout
- The progression of autistic burnout and beyond
Prior Knowledge
- An understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm
- An understanding of neuro-affirming practice
- A basic understanding of what autism is
Optional additions:
Certificate for PD hours
Research pack