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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.
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The Thrive 22 program is a whole school program which educates all school staff, peers and parents. Thrive Program supports you to make a truly inclusive environment in your school so that your Autistic pupils can thrive. Thrive 22 Whole School Program is designed and delivered by Autistic trainers, so you will get important insights into the Autistic experience as well as expertise, advice and strategies. Embrace Neurodiversity and make your school Neurodiversity informed today -
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. -
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A fabulous way to welcome a child aged 9 plus or teen to the Autistic Community! This congratulations pack includes: 1. A beautifully colourful congratulations card "You are AUsome", where you can write your own personalised message to the child 2. Embracing My Neurodivergence Book- a fabulously neuro-affirming workbook which helps the child or teen to investigate, understand and celebrate what Neurodiversity means to them 3. Standing Up for Myself Book- the very first book to be recommended by Therapist Neurodiversity Collective as a perfect alternative to social skills training- this book gives Autistic kids and teens lots of space to explore boundaries, consent, stimming, self advocacy and personal space. Give this child a positive introduction to their Autistic Identity! -
This is a PDf download version of Viv Dawes' wonderful workbook Autistic burnout is currently a hot topic in the neurodivergent community and so it should be, because so many professionals are still unaware and ill-informed about something that can devastate the lives of those experiencing it. Many autistic children and young people, especially teenagers in secondary school, are crashing due to being burnt out. Why are so many autistic children and young people experiencing burnout and what can parents do when their child is suffering. This book will to help you understand autistic burnout and learn about signs, causes, triggers, prevention and how to heal. -
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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Where?: Zoom When?: Thursday 21st November 7-8.30pm Irish Standard Time Cost: €10 Recording Included? Yes, if you can't make the webinar live you'll be sent the recording -
This is a beautiful digital book with heartfelt and positive messages for Autistic kids and teens aged 9 to 15 years , or thereabouts. It teaches them about consent, personal space, and how to advocate for their needs. Recommended by Therapist Neurodiversity Collective International as a perfect alternative to Social Skills Training. It breaks down the differences between Autistic Culture and the social hierarchy in a very friendly way for young readers. Once you make your purchase you'll get an automated email to download your book. Please keep an eye on your spam folder as emails can end up there sometimes. -
This is a beautiful digital book with heartfelt and positive messages for Autistic kids and teens aged 9 to 15 years , or thereabouts. It teaches them about consent, personal space, and how to advocate for their needs. It breaks down the differences between Autistic Culture and the social hierarchy in a very friendly way for young readers. Once you make your purchase you'll get an automated email to download your book. Please keep an eye on your spam folder as emails can end up there sometimes. -
This is a beautiful book with heartfelt and positive messages for Autistic kids and teens aged 9 to 15 years , or thereabouts. It teaches them about consent, personal space, and how to advocate for their needs. Recommended by Therapist Neurodiversity Collective International as a perfect alternative to Social Skills Training. It breaks down the differences between Autistic Culture and the social hierarchy in a very friendly way for young readers.
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Invest in your child's or pupil's education, create a nurturing partnership between home and school, and make every day a step towards a brighter future. Get your Neuro-Affirming School Passport pack today and embark on a journey of understanding, acceptance, and growth. Together, we can build a more inclusive world for all our children. Available in packs of 6 -
€65 includes lifetime access to the recording and presentation slides so you can watch it anytime AUsome Training has been supporting parents for years and there are common themes we have noticed. We have created an event that will address the needs of parents of newly diagnosed children or for parents who are awaiting a diagnosis. AUsome Training knows that this can be an overwhelming time for parents because of the tragedy narrative around autism. There are overwhelming amounts of information available and unfortunately far too much misinformation. By attending our autism course specifically for parents you can cut through all this misinformation and find out what you really need to know to raise a confident Autistic child. Speakers:- Evaleen Whelton "Communication: it's a two-way thing!"
- Frank L Ludwig: "Autistic Play"
- Melissa Murphy: "From one parent to another: Useful resources"
- Eoin Stephens: "Good Enough" - Minding your Mental Health as a Parent"
- Stiof MacAmhalghaidh: "My Self, My Space: Building confidence and control in young Autistics"
- Karen and Damon Mathew Wise: Panel Discussion on "Dealing with the System"
- Jay Jay Mudridge "Navigating Autism Therapies"
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Ideal for the classroom or clinic - get your pack of 6 Konnect Books
SAVE €50 (18 books in total) These are a wonderful series of social skills activity books for Autistic kids written by an Autistic Teacher. It’s full of positive messages about autism and activities to help kids aged 4 plus navigate the non-autistic social world, while maintaining a positive self identity. -
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 Once you complete this on-demand course you will receive a certificate of completion. Please ensure you enter your name correctly as the name you enter will appear on your certificate. If using this course for a group training please enter the name of the organisation as only one certificate will be provided If you require additional certificates please email us and we will provide them to you. Individual certs incur an administrative fee of €5 per cert. -
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This course is especially designed for parents of Autistic children. It will help you to navigate the world of autism therapies. €35 includes the 3hr recording and presentation 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 -
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Minding Autistic Minds 2025 – a vital conference on Autistic mental health 2 days of neuro-affirming talks and interactive workshops Day 1: Supporting Autistic adults Day 2: Supporting Autistic children & teens Where? Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare + online (online tickets only include presentations, not workshops). When? Fri 25th & Sat 26th April, 9:00am-5:30pm Irish Summer Time Now IACP recognised Please take care to enter your name correctly when booking as this is the name that will appear on your certificate of attendance. Any changes later will incur an admin fee of €15. -
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 -
Our 8 week program begins Saturday Saturday April 16th 2022 and runs for 8 weeks from 12 to 1.30pm
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The Konnect bundle includes all 3 digital books in the series. Author, Evaleen talks you through her books here -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The Konnect bundle includes all 3 digital books in the series. The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child Author, Evaleen talks you through her books here -
The Konnect bundle includes all 3 books in the series Author, Evaleen talks you through her books here
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
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This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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This activity book is the third in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 8 onwards. However it is advisable to use book and 1 and 2 before moving onto this book, no matter what age your child is as they lay the foundations for book 3. What topics do we look at in this book?- Sarcasm
- Perspectives
- Persuasive language
- Inflection
- Tone
- Figurative language
- Metaphors
- Exaggerations
- Emphasis
- Joining in
- Conversations
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirming than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
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This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?- Trying New Things
- Joining In
- Conversations
- Mixed Messages
- My Feelings
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Vocal Volume
- Standing up for Myself
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This activity book is the second in a series of 3 activity books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 6 onwards. What topics do we look at in this book?- Trying New Things
- Joining In
- Conversations
- Mixed Messages
- My Feelings
- Friendship
- Teamwork
- Vocal Volume
- Standing up for Myself
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NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child -
NEW, Revamped and more neuro-affirmng than ever! The very best way to support Autistic kids socially. Support self advocacy skills, build confidence and develop your own understanding too. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us Autistic people. This is- the best thing you can do for your Autistic child
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This is the first in a series of 3 social skills books designed to help kids explore how we communicate and how others communicate. It is suitable for kids aged 4 onwards. It offers ways to self advocate. Unlike most social skills books written by people who are not Autistic and do not understand Autistic communication, this book does not encourage children to mimic or copy communication which is not natural to us. Many social skills program unfortunately encourage children to mask , which in turn leads to poor mental health. This book is a celebration of our way of communicating and an introduction to non-autistic communication. It encourages positive identity and self confidence. What topics do we cover?- Worry Words
- Things to talk about
- Body Language
- Reading Facial Expressions
- Direct Speech v Indirect Speech
- My Feelings
- Mixed Messages
- Tone of Voice
- Making Friends
- Conversations
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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
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