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This session is ideal for anyone interested in signing up for training with us, taking one of our courses or just learning more about our AUsome work! When: Tues 21st Feb at 7-8pm OR Wed 22nd Feb at 10-11am GMT Irish Time Where: FREE Live Webinar delivered through Zoom -
Your Friend tells you they're Autistic. What do you say? How do you respond? Send them an AUsome Congratulations card! Join in our Autistic Pride and send a positive message to someone today A6 card and envelope shipped worldwide for just €4.95 including postage -
Your Friend tells you their child is Autistic. What do you say? How do you respond? Send them an AUsome Congratulations card! Join in our Autistic Pride and send a positive message to someone today A6 card and envelope shipped worldwide for €4.95 including postage. -
By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld
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By Scott Neilson and Laura Hellfeld
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Neurobendy: A Physiology-Neurodivergence Intersection A 2 hour webinar with our Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training, MAQQI exploring ESD, hypermobility and related conditions and the impact they have on Neurodivergent lives. 4th March 2025, 7-9pm Irish/ UK Time Recording Included if you can't make it live -
Gabby's Glimmers: An Affirming Story of an Autistic Child, their Favourite Food, and the Joy it Brings “As a pediatric feeding therapist, I celebrate this book because unique (neurodivergent) eaters can find a friend and role model in Gabby with their friend Meeple as they navigate their worries about eating environments and eating new foods. We can all learn a lot from these two food detectives!” - Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, M.Ed. FAOTA -
Exuberant Brains: What does synaptic pruning have to tell us about the Autistic Experience? In this 2 hour webinar we will discuss Neural Pruning and its implications for Autistic people. 19th March 2025, 7-9pm Irish/ UK Time Recording Included if you can't make it live -
Join us as Christine Doyle hosts an insightful webinar exploring the traits and experiences of the late-identified Autistic AFAB individual. Including why so many are missed in childhood and the validity of self-identification. 3rd April 2025, 7-9pm Irish/ UK Time Recording Included if you can't make it live -
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. -
AUsome Training’s Social Audit
A 32-page reflective guide to help schools create safer, more affirming spaces for Autistic pupils — with practical ideas, insights, and questions to support real change. -
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 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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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 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. -
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 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. -
with Scott Neilson, Autistic author, trainer and consultant duration 1h 13m | for Autistic people, their families, support professionals and educators.The association of Autistics with 'special interests' is well known. The preferred phrasing - Passionate Interests - tells us more about the depth of those interests and about Autistic people themselves. In the words of fellow AUsome trainer MAQQI, Autistics are "passionate people in a vivid world" and it is that passion and vividness - and the joy this generates - that Scott focuses on here.
He also focuses on Autistic joy, on interest-led learning, and where interests can lead to for Autistic people.
- 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
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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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! 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. -
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.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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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. -
This pre-recorded webinar discusses the stages of gestalt language acquisition and provides practical advice for supporters to honour and nurture the gestalt language of Autistic children or adults. This course is ideal for Autistic adults, families and those who work with or support us. 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. -
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.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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"Standing Up for Myself" - a webinar for Autistic teens, parents and young adults. In this pre-recorded webinar, Evaleen Whelton, author of "Standing Up for Myself", explores how we can establish good boundaries, face conflict and put our own needs first. 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. -
with Autistic counsellor Eoin Stephens duration 2h 00m | for adult Neurodivergent people, their families and friends. In this pre-recorded webinar Eoin Stephens explores the challenges faced by Late-Discovery Neurodivergent Adults, and offered some pathways and guidance through the self-compassion maze. Informed by personal experience and that of the wider Neurodivergent community as well as his professional experience Eoin guides us through an understanding of the sources of toxic shame, and an exploration of the ways we can move to self-compassion, and approach the process of unmasking.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 online course is ideal for professionals, identifying individuals, parents and carers. The course includes 2 hours of video content. 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. -
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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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 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 beautiful book is the newest in our series of empowering books for Neurodivergent kids and teens Ideal for parents or professionals working with Autistic children and teens looking for Neurodiversity- affirming ways to explore diagnoses or identity. “What matters most is what we think and feel about ourselves. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship or friendship you will ever have.” Evaleen -
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-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 -
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 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 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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This beautiful book is the newest in our series of empowering books for Neurodivergent kids and teens. This book helps Autistic kids and teens explore their identity with positivity. “What matters most is what we think and feel about ourselves. Your relationship with yourself is the most important relationship or friendship you will ever have.” Evaleen Please note that delivery may take up to 2 weeks from date of order.
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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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