- 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? -
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 Topics Covered: Myths and outdated theories around Autistic Empathy How Autistic people express empathy Autistic-led research on Autistic Empathy This session is aimed at Autistic people,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.
