ONLINE COURSE: Autistic Girls and Women

$172.50

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Description

This presentation will celebrate the unique presentation of autistic girls and women. It will increase awareness and knowledge of autistic female presentation and share strategies we find useful in clinical practice. We will address key challenges, including self-understanding, adolescence, relationships and expressing and managing emotions. We will provide strategies to maximise the possibility of successful outcomes.

Details

Updated June 2023
5 hours 08 mins
60 days to complete course (from date of purchase). A once-off 30-day extension is available. See our FAQs for further information.
Downloadable Resources
Certificate of completion (upon request)

Who will Benefit?

Parents and family members
Autistic girls and women
Health and educational professionals who see autistic children and/or adolescents as part of their practice, including psychologists, teachers, teachers assistants, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, GPs, paediatric psychiatrists, paediatricians, counsellors, social workers, mental health nurses, nurse practitioners – mental health, and developmental educators

What will I be able to do as a Result of Completing this Course?

Understand the adaptations to autism by girls and women, their daily challenges in making and keeping friends, learning, sensory sensitivity, emotion expression and regulation and sense of self as well as achieving and maintaining employment and being a mother.

Does your Child or Adolescent have NDIS Funding?

If you are self-managed or third-party-managed and parent education is in the Plan you can use your NDIS funding to purchase this product.

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Description

This presentation aims to celebrate the unique presentation of autistic girls and women. The presentation will equip participants to:

Understand why autistic girls and women are underdiagnosed
Recognise camouflaging and compensation coping mechanisms
Recognise the ways the profile of abilities for autistic girls may be different to boys at different stages of development
Appreciate the different pathways to diagnosis in autistic adolescent girls and women
Utilise two new screening tools (QAS-C) designed to identify the characteristics of autism in children, adolescents, and in women
Understand issues regarding self-identity and low self-esteem for autistic girls and women
Strategies to enhance the concept of self
Learn activities in a group programme (Being Me) developed for autistic teenage girls
Recognition of the effects of alexithymia and empathic attunement on the ability to experience and express emotions
Strategies to recognise and regulate emotions
The value of Energy Accounting to reduce the depth and duration of depression
Understanding how Polyvagal theory can facilitate emotion management
Learn strategies to develop friendship skills in childhood and adolescence
Choose resources to improve social reasoning abilities
Understand issues regarding adult relationships especially vulnerability, sexuality and being a mother
Learn best ways for seeking and maintaining employment

See trailer below for more information on content within this course.

About the speakers

Prof Tony Attwood PhD With a remarkable career spanning five decades, Professor Tony Attwood is one of the world’s foremost specialists on Autism. Holding an Honour’s degree in Psychology from the University of Hull, a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from the University of Surrey, and a PhD from the University of London, his credentials are a testament to his expertise. Currently serving as an adjunct Professor at Griffith University in Queensland, Professor Attwood’s impact has enriched the global understanding of autism.

Alongside Dr Michelle Garnett, Professor Attwood co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events in 2019, driven by the shared goal of enhancing autism awareness and understanding. Their shared vision seeks to reshape the narrative surrounding autism to create a world where autism is embraced, and the diverse strengths, talents, and perspectives of autistic individuals are celebrated. This transformative narrative fosters a more inclusive and accepting society, benefitting all its members.

Renowned for his extensive contributions to understanding Asperger’s Syndrome, now commonly referred to as autism, Professor Attwood has authored numerous publications on the subject. His seminal book, Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals debuted in 1998, resonated globally and has since found its voice in over 25 languages, making his insights accessible across cultures and continents.

With a dedicated commitment to practical application, he has run a private practice for 30 years, only recently closing his books due to a long waiting list. Beyond his clinical work, he dedicates significant time to travel, sharing insights and knowledge through workshops and seminars across national and international platforms.

Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of specialising in autism. In 2005, she founded Minds & Hearts, a clinic specialised to autism, where she served as Clinical and Managing Director for 14 years until 2019. Alongside Tony Attwood she co-founded Attwood & Garnett Events in 2019, aiming to enhance autism awareness and understanding with a vision to foster a neuro-affirming community.

In addition to her extensive private practice, Dr Garnett has significantly contributed to autism research, authored influential books, and engaged in impactful speaking engagements. Her peer-reviewed research has informed our understanding of early autism identification, the female autism profile, and the link between mental health and positive outcomes in autistic individuals. She has co-authored six respected books on autism, including the influential Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism (2018) with Barb Cook, a seminal work on the female autism experience. Her recent books, Having Fun with Feelings on the Autism Spectrum and Ten Steps to Reducing Your Child’s Anxiety on the Autism Spectrum offer invaluable guidance to parents of young autistic children.

Dr Garnett is a sought-after presence in academic circles, presenting as a Keynote Speaker at conferences and conducting workshops, seminars, and training sessions on autism across Australia, the UK, and Europe. Her influence extends to universities, autism organisations, government, and non-governmental bodies, solidifying her reputation as a prominent figure in the autism field.

Learning Objectives

To learn how autism can be expressed in girls and women, how they may adapt to autism and strategies to enhance specific abilities.

Module 1

The profile of abilities of autistic girls and women
Imitation and camouflaging
Interests
Pathways to a diagnostic assessment

Module 2

Question time
A new screening tool for girls and women
Self-identity
Low self-esteem
Strategies to enhance and express the sense of self
Empathic attunement
Alexithymia
Energy accounting

Module 3

Question time
Anxiety
Polyvagal theory and autism
Friendships and relationships
Psychological reactions to being different
Issues experienced by teenage girls
Resources
A diagnosis of autism in the adult years

Module 4

Question time
Interpersonal relationships
Being autistic and a mother
The adult female personal expression of autism
Employment

What will I be able to do as a result of attending this webcast?

Who will benefit?

Parents and family members

Autistic girls and women

Teachers, therapists, psychologists, paediatricians and psychiatrists

What You Will Receive

Access to the content for 60 days from the date of purchase. A once-off 30-day extension is available. See our FAQs for further information.
Downloadable Handouts to complement the course
Certificate of Completion (upon request)
5.5 hours of Continuing Professional Development or Teacher Accreditation hours. (For NSW Teachers: the course may be recorded as an elective PD with NESA.)

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Who Will Benefit

Parents and family members
Autistic girls and women
Teachers, therapists, psychologists, paediatricians and psychiatrists