WEBCAST EVENT and LIVE in London: Emotion Management for Autistic Children and Adolescents, 21 January 2023

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Live Webcast and Live in London

Date: Saturday 21st January, 2023

Venue: Science Gallery, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9GU, United Kingdom

9.30am – 4.00pm Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Description

Autistic children and adolescents often struggle to understand and express emotions, resulting in high levels of anxiety, stress, anger and/or depression.

Conventional strategies that encourage emotion management for typical children do not seem to be as effective with autistic children. The child’s quality of life, self-esteem and well-being will be influenced by their ability to manage emotions and difficulties with emotion management can lead to being suspended and having a notoriety that will affect the attitude of teachers and peers as well as the attitude of the child to themselves.

Through several decades of working with autistic children and adolescents and their families and schools, Michelle and Tony have discovered, developed and evaluated emotion management strategies based on Mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that have proven to be effective in assisting autistic children to learn about, and manage, their emotions from anxiety to love.

Who will Benefit?

Parents, carers and family members who support an autistic child or adolescents

Teachers, teacher aides, SEDU staff, school administration staff

Mental health professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, social workers, counsellors, GPs, paediatricians, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, nurse practitioners – mental health and developmental educators

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Description

Autistic children and adolescents often struggle to understand and express emotions, resulting in high levels of anxiety, stress, anger and/or depression.

Conventional strategies that encourage emotion management for typical children do not seem to be as effective with autistic children. The child’s quality of life, self-esteem and well-being will be influenced by their ability to manage emotions and difficulties with emotion management can lead to being suspended and having a notoriety that will affect the attitude of teachers and peers as well as the attitude of the child to themselves.

Through several decades of working with autistic children and adolescents and their families and schools, Michelle and Tony have discovered, developed and evaluated emotion management strategies based on Mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy that have proven to be effective in assisting autistic children to learn about, and manage, their emotions from anxiety to love.

See trailer below for more information on content for the day. (Please note that the topics for the live webcast and the online pre-recorded course are the same.)

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. Dr Garnett is autistic and has ADHD, late diagnosed.

Additional information

Choose Your Ticket Type

Parent/Carer Live in London, Professional Live in London, Live Webcast Only

Learning Objectives

  • Understand why autistic children and adolescents have emotion management difficulties.
  • Recognise how anxiety presents behaviourally for an autistic child or adolescent.
  • Gain strategies to manage intense anger and meltdowns.
  • Know how to deal with challenging behaviour.
  • Understand and support strategies to assist an autistic child or adolescent to overcome depression.
  • Utilise anxiety management strategies to assist an autistic child to feel calmer at school.

Module breakdown

Module 1

Focus: Understanding the behaviour and emotion management problems of autism.

Objective: Participants will be able to understand the potential reasons behind emotion management problems and challenging behaviour for autistic children and teenagers. Participants can generate hypotheses about why the individual is dysregulated or defiant and use their hypotheses to inform their behavioural plan.

Module 2

Focus: Recognising anxiety and anger, how both emotions often underpin behaviour problems in autism and how to manage anger and anxiety in the classroom and beyond.

Objectives: Participants will be able to recognise high levels of anxiety in their autistic individuals, and the triggers for this anxiety. Participants will be able to establish clear expectations of pro-social behaviour. Participants will be able to understand and begin to plan to implement strategies at home or school to support their autistic child or student.

Module 3

Focus: Explicitly teaching about emotions and social awareness in the classroom and beyond.

Objective: Participants can recognise the early signs of escalating emotion in autistic individuals. Participants can explicitly teach social and emotional awareness in the classroom and beyond.

Module 4

Focus: Preventing and managing violent or potentially violent episodes.

Objectives: Participants will have a plan to implement strategies for preventing and managing violent or potentially violent episodes with autistic individuals.

What will I be able to do as a result of taking this course?

By the end of the course participants will be able to understand the reasons autistic children and adolescents commonly experience strong emotions (for e.g. anxiety, anger and depression), how these strong emotions present behaviourally, and how to effectively manage strong emotions.

What You Will Receive

  • The Live Training runs for 5.5 hours
  • There is opportunity for Q&A with Michelle and Tony at specific times throughout the day
  • Downloadable Handouts to complement the course
  • You may count 5.5 hours toward your CPD hours
  • If attending livemorning tea and lunch are provided
  • All attendees will be given access to the recording for 60 days after the event (accessed via the Member Dashboard). A once-off 30-day extension is available. See our FAQs for further information.
  • Certificate of Attendance (upon request)

This live course counts for 5.5. hours of Continuing Professional Development or Teacher Accreditation hours. Within 24 hours, you will receive an email with your login credentials for the new Member Dashboard.

If you haven’t received these details after 48 hours, please email events@attwoodandgarnettevents.com The email will come from events@attwoodandgarnettevents.com and may go to your junk/spam/promotions folders.

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Discounts/Cancellation/Refund Policy

Please Note: The quickest and easiest way to book is online. Discount: If you are a full time student requiring a discount please enquire about our student rate and send in a photocopy of your student ID card or if you are facing hardship please email events@attwoodandgarnettevents.com to apply for a discount.

For In the Room Cancellations: Up to 7 days notice for cancellation payment will be refunded, minus a £100 administrative fee per day to cover catering and administrative costs. At less than 7 days notice there will be no refund, but a credit note with Attwood and Garnett Events for future events, minus £100 per day, will be issued. Attendance is fully transferable.

For Webcast Cancellations: Up to 7 days notice for cancellation payment will be refunded, minus a £25 administrative fee to cover administrative costs. At less than 7 days notice there will be no refund, but a credit note with Attwood and Garnett Events for future events, minus £100, will be issued. Attendance is fully transferable.

Important Information

All pricing is in GBP and includes VAT.

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