Free Minicourse
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This minicourse, led by Clinical Psychologists Professor Tony Attwood and Dr. Michelle Garnett, explores the unique traits and challenges of autistic girls and women, particularly those with ASD Level 1. It delves into how autism presents differently in females, focusing on adaptations like social masking and compensation, which can delay diagnosis and complicate support. You’ll learn about the common co-occurring conditions, pathways to diagnosis, and practical strategies for managing energy and promoting authentic self-identity.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, or clinician, this course offers valuable tools to better understand and support autistic females. From energy accounting techniques to strategies for fostering meaningful relationships, this course provides evidence-based insights that can make a real difference. With a focus on building self-awareness and confidence, you’ll gain the skills needed to empower autistic girls and women to thrive in a neurotypical world.
Understand how autism manifests differently in girls and women, with a focus on social masking, compensation, and common co-occurring conditions like anxiety and depression.
Learn tools like energy accounting, communication techniques, and self-awareness exercises to support the wellbeing and personal growth of autistic females.
Discover ways to help autistic girls and women build meaningful relationships, embrace their true selves, and develop a positive sense of identity.
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Attwood & Garnett Events was founded by Professor Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett as part of their vision to expand awareness, understanding and acceptance of autism amongst parents, professionals and the broader community.
Tony and Michelle are considered as internationally recognised experts in autism, with a combined knowledge and experience of over 80 years as clinical psychologists, authors, researchers and consultants. You will be delighted and informed with their passion filled presentations, sharing their experience with warmth and compassion.