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This pre-recorded webinar discusses the struggles of autistic people around setting boundaries and the beliefs that can often result from that struggle, among other topics. This course is ideal for Autistic adults, families and those who work with or support us. -
A ground-breaking webinar on the history of Autistic people. Ideal for Autistic adults, parents, those who work with us and anyone with an interest in the history of the Autistic community. -
This is a recording Minding Autistic Minds Conference 2024 Day 1 & Day 2– a vital conference on Autistic mental health2 days of neuro-affirming talks recorded from the Osprey Hotel in Naas on the 24th/25th of April 2024.Includes 7 hours video and presenter slides for both days -
This is a recording of our Minding Autistic Minds Conference 2024 It contains vital presentations on Autistic young people's mental health from: Kieran Rose, author and researcher on Autistic Masking Siobhan Ui Dhailigh - Autistic teacher Elaine McGreevy- Neuro-affirmative Speech and Language Therapist Katie Kerley - Neurodivergent Occupational Therapist Caoimh Connolly Murphy- non-speaking Autistic advocate who communicates through S2C (Spell to Communicate) Includes 3.5 hours video and presenter slides -
This is course is a recording of our Minding Autistic Minds Conference which took place April 2024 with phenomenal success.This course is designed for professionals who support Autistic adults: from (mental) health professionals and educators to HR personnel and social workers, this conference is tailored to address the pressing issue of Autistic mental health and well-being. Gain first-hand insights and a practical skillset.It would also be helpful to Autistic adults who want to learn more about themselves and parents of Autistic adults also. It includes: 3.5 hours of video content Access to presenter slides -
This on-demand course is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It would also be vital for helping professionals, including Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, SENCo’s and Career Guidance Counsellors, SNAs, Teachers and other professionals working in a therapeutic, clinical or educational setting. Duration: 2 hours Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion! -
Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a course on Nurturing Autistic Identity! Topics Covered: Cultivating a positive Autistic identity Self-expression Autonomy and self-advocacy Self-compassion Autistic pride Length: 1 hour 57 mins Receive a certificate on completion of this course! -
What are visual supports for autistic people, how might they help, and how can I make some? If you’ve ever wondered these questions (or more!) about tangible or digital items such as picture schedules, first-then displays, or step-by-step instructions for autistics of all ages, this webinar is for you! Appropriate for autistic/similar viewers as well as support people such as families, teachers, and assistants! -
Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a session on Exploring Autistic Empathy! Topics Covered: Myths and outdated theories around Autistic Empathy How Autistic people express empathy Autistic-led research on Autistic Empathy This session is aimed at Autistic people, families and anyone who supports Autistic people to get a better understanding of how empathy is expressed by our community Course length: 1 hour 25mins Receive a cert on completion of this course! -
Join Scott Neilson (he/him) in a session on Autistic Joy and Passionate Interests! Topics Covered: Why passionate interests are so important to Autistic people Positive implications our interests they have for our wellbeing Autistic joy Interest-led learning Where interests can lead to for Autistic people This session is aimed at Autistic people, as well as families and professionals who want to understand the importance of our interests. Course length: 1 hour 13 mins Receive a certificate on completion of this course! -
Join Katie Munday (they/them) a queer Autistic researcher, writer, and trainer in a session on Autistic experiences of sexuality Topics covered: Interoception Sensory intergration Co-occuring chronic illnesses Alexithymia and communication differences Plus, they look at Autistic experiences of kink and BDSM, masturbation and sex work. This course is for anybody who is interested in learning more about Autistic sexuality. Course length: 1 hour 52 mins Receive a certificate on completion of this course! -
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Thrive is an online whole school training package from award winning trainers that allows you to deliver the training on days and at times that suit your busy school schedule. Once purchased you have lifetime access to Thrive 22 which means you can use it and re-use it as a training resource for your school. Thrive 22 whole school autism course is an invaluable resource for your school and will equip you and your staff to create a Neurodiversity-affirming approach to your Autistic pupils. As it has been designed and delivered by Autistic trainers you will get important insights into the Autistic experience as well as expertise, advice and strategies. Embrace Neurodiversity and make your school Neurodiversity informed todayInvestment includes lifetime access to course content, materials and certificate of completion.
Course length Staff 5hrs / Parents 1hr -
Insights from Jude Morrow and Evaleen Whelton
In this webinar series we will look at the following topics:
- Intro to Autism: The Autistic Perspective
- Autism and Anxiety - An Inside Perspective
- Autism and Trauma
- Understanding Autistic Children
Investment includes lifetime access to course content, materials and certificate of completion.
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This is part two of a two-part webinar series in collaboration with Harry Thompson PDA Extraordinaire Ideal for Autistic people, parents, carers, professionals and schools Autistic people need to be supported to be ourselves- we need a strong sense of who we are and pride in our identities. Part two : Building Autistic Integrity in Autistic Adults Course length 2hr 30mins Investment includes lifetime access and certificate of completion -
This is part one of a two-part webinar series in collaboration with Harry Thompson PDA Extraordinaire Ideal for Autistic people, parents, carers, professionals and schools Autistic people need to be supported to be ourselves- we need a strong sense of who we are and pride in our identities. Part one : Building Autistic Integrity in Autistic children Course length 2hr 40mins Investment includes lifetime access and certificate of completion -
This session is ideal for parents, carers, teacher, teaching assistants, mental health professionals, medical staff and Autistic people themselves.Price €35 includes recording and slides
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This course is best suited to Parents and other caregivers, and to educators and therapists working with younger Autistic children. It is also of value to Autistic people of all ages seeking validation and better understanding of their own experiences and interests.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. Course Length 2hrs 30mins -
Duration: 4.5 hours A panel of Autism and Neurodiversity advocates with neuro-affirming approaches make up the Alternatives To ABA on-demand course. ABA is outdated and abusive to Autistic people and this course explores the alternative options.Course participants will receive certificate of completion at end of course!This course will be ideal for all helping professionals, therapists, teachers, SNAs, carers, parents as well as Autistic people themselves. -
One word that often arises in conjunction with 'autism' - particularly when discussing Autistic children - is 'behaviour.' We hear terms like 'autism behaviours' or 'challenging behaviour' or 'repetitive behaviour' or 'dysfunctional behaviours.' It's no secret that AUsome Training has issues with the B-Word. It is almost always used to define actions in negative ways, but more than that, it is seeded through books, videos, discussions, training and more as if there's nothing more to 'those people' beyond their 'behaviours.'Behaviour - or actions, responses, reactions - does not emerge magically from the ether but is the product of experiences and an expression of personality, of needs, and a direct response to those experiences. This is how we have understood 'behaviour' for decades now, yet Autistics continue to be treated as if we are just mechanisms without feelings or intellect.This course is ideal for relatives, educators and those in caring professions living and working with younger Autistic people. All content is directly applicable to those living and working with adults also. Course length 1hr 45mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
Much that gets written about Autistics focuses on description, of traits, of ‘symptoms,’ of ‘behaviours,’ of likes and dislikes, of abilities and impairments. This is akin to describing the exterior of a house while remaining oblivious to how that building functions as a home to live in. Join us to explore the How and Why behind the ways Autistic people think, feel, imagine, hope, and how that plays out in real life scenarios. This course is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists, but would also be useful for Autistic adults Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
Sensory sensitivity is the latest addition to the diagnostic criteria used by clinicians assessing Autistics, less than a decade ago. However, Autistic people have been well aware just how prominent a characteristic this is for a lot longer, and understanding of the diversity and importance of those sensitivities is central to appreciating just how ‘being Autistic’ works on a daily basis. This session is ideal for parents, teachers, SNAs & therapists. Course length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
On the face of it, many characteristics of being Autistic and many of those for ADHD seem to fly in opposite directions. However, probably about a third of Autistics also are ADHD, so how does that even work? Can you really be distracted and focused, novelty-oriented and sameness-oriented, empathetic and unempathetic, creative and pedantic? A lot of the answers lie in breaking down simple assumptions and stereotypes like those, but also in digging deeper into how and why characteristics such as these arise to start with. By exploring questions like these, we will build a picture of how life works for ‘shiny sparkles’ (Autistic ADHDers), and how the combination can often result in some exceptional creativity along the way. This course is ideal for Autistics suspecting they have ADHD. but would also be useful for teachers, SNAs, GPs, family members, therapists etc. Course Length 2hrs 30mins Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access and presentation slides. -
Our Interoception course is delivered by Katie Kerley. Katie is an occupational therapist and Clinical Director of Horizon Therapy Services in Dundalk. She is multiply-neurodivergent (Autisitc, ADHD, and Dyspraxic) herself and is passionate about helping neurodivergent people be the best and most satisfied version of themselves through the lens of meaningful occupation. In our Interoception course we will explore this lesser known sense. Ideal for Neurodivergent people and parents/caregivers of Neurodivergent children, or anyone who is interested generally. Course Length 2hrs 30mins €30 includes access to the recording, cert and slides -
Autistic: Sex & Gender (Gender creativity and the spectrum) course is delivered by Katie Munday. Katie was diagnosed Autistic in their late 20s. Katie is currently studying an MRes in Gender Studies exploring trans and / or non-binary Autistic adults’ narratives to create recommendations for future research in this area. Katie reviews books for Routledge Publishers and contributes to an LGBTQIA+ Autistic blog called AIM for the Rainbow. They also write and do podcasts through Aucademy – an Autistic led educational and social platform. This course is ideal for professionals working with gender divergent Autistic people but it would also suit someone who is queer / questioning and Autistic and people who are interested generally. €25 includes cert and slides Course length 1hr 20mins
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