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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 -
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 -
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 -
6 sets of 3 traffic light communication badges. Ideal for classroom, clubs, events and clinics- even in a neuro-affirming home! Red badge says " Please don't engage with me right now" Orange badge says "I may have difficulty starting a conversation but I'm interested" Green Badge says "I'm happy to chat" -
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. -
Who is this course for?- An ideal course for parents of non-speaking children to explore AAC
- Teachers and teaching assistants who want to learn how to best support non-speaking pupils
- Practitioners who want to support their clients without using PECS or ABA. PECS and ABA are methods that Autistic people do not support.
- Autistic adults who want to explore more about their communication
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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with Eoin Stephens, counsellor and Jude Morrow, author duration 1h 52m | for parents, professionals, teachers, Autistic adults. Evaleen, Eoin, and Jude provide insight on how our environment leads to high levels of anxiety in Autistic kids and adults. Using their own lived experience and professional knowledge they identify the causes, and explore ways to cope with and minimise anxiety, resulting in practical changes that enable Autistic people gain and maintain better mental health.- Details the environmental causes of anxiety
- Draws on real-life examples from Autistic experience
- Insight from Jude's book “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad”
- Addressing anxiety with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- The need for autistic informed and neuroaffirmative practice
- Practical steps to better living for Autistics
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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with MAQQI, stimming researcher and Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 1h 46m | for parents, teachers, professionals and Autistic adults.You are invited to explore the fascinating, functional, joyous world of stimming. Long dismissed as dysfunctional, inappropriate behaviours to be extinguished, work by Autistic theorists has upended this view. AUsome trainer MAQQI has been a key figure in this transformation. They join Evaleen to uncover the meaning and importance of stims in everyday living not just for Autistics but for everyone. We explain the many functions of stimming, how to interpret what they communicate, and how everyone benefits from appreciating and utilising stims more.
- Dispelling myths of stimming
- Functions of stimming
- Types of stims
- Stims for everyone
- The joy of stimming
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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with EDS experts Jane Green and Nikki Hughes duration 2h 10m | for teachers, parents, professionals and Autistic adults. Jane Green and Nikki Hughes provide a wealth of information on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, the prevalence of the condition in the Autistic community and how this impacts on physical and mental health. Drawing on their own lived experience and recent research on the topic, they provide useful guidance on identifying EDS, awareness of the barriers that commonly arise when seeking diagnosis, and information on living well with EDS.- EDS/HSD definition and prevalence
- Identifying signs of EDS
- Gaining diagnosis
- Living with EDS
- Useful supports
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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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 45minsOnce 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 on-demand course is ideal for parents and carers of Autistic children and teens. It is 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. 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. -
Evaleen has just released the Social Audit for your classroom and would love for you to come to learn, question and work together on how we can adapt as adults to make our classrooms better and safer for our Autistic pupils. This course includes a digital copy of The Social Audit GuideOnce 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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with MAQQI, Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 2h 39m | for teachers, parents, professionals and Autistic adults.Sensory differences have been recognised in Autistic people for over a century now, yet they only became a part of formal diagnostic criteria a few years ago. This has been disastrous because our senses and associated emotions are central to the Autistic lived experience.
Gain an appreciation for the ways Autistic experience this world, find meaning, and how that directs our actions each moment. We finish by offering thoughts on making Autistic sensory experiences less overwhelming, the world kinder, and shaping a future where we all can thrive.
- What are senses and 'sensory processing'?
- Autistic sensory sensitivity
- How senses and emotions connect
- Trauma and the nervous system
- Overload: the sensory-emotional jug
- What helps us reach a happier, healthier future
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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Who is this course for?
- An ideal course for parents who want to support their Autistic children
- Teachers and teaching assistants who want to understand what life is like for Autistic pupils
- Practitioners who want to support their clients
- Autistic adults who want to explore more about their identity
Content: 2 hours 27 mins video
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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Who is this course for?
- An ideal course for parents who want to support their Autistic children
- Teachers and teaching assistants who want to understand what life is like for Autistic pupils
- Practitioners who want to support their clients in healthy ways without encouraging masking
- Autistic adults who want to explore more about their identity
Content: 2 hours 51 mins video
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 autism course is ideal for teachers, school staff, social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, parents, carers, medical professionals, and Autistic people themselves. The course includes 2.5 hours of video content and pdf of slidesOnce 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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with Eoin Stephens, Autistic counsellor and addiction specialist duration 1h 56m | for social workers, mental health professionals, therapists, parents, and Autistic adults.The role of addiction within the Autistic and wider Neurodivergent community is little-discussed. This is a problem - Autistic people regularly use a range of potentially addictive substances and activities as part of their coping strategies, and the risk of transition into addiction is ever-present.
Eoin draws on many years of experience in the field to discuss this topic, bringing important information to light along with nuance around what we mean by 'addiction.'
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 ideal for parents, teachers and professionals working with children and teens who experience PDA. €25 includes lifetime access to 2 hour video content, pdf of slides and 13-pg pdf document covering common questions which arise. Once you add to cart it will be immediately available in your account dashboard under "my courses".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 on autism and social skills will be an introduction to the Autistic perspective of autism. It will introduce parents, teachers, SNA’s and other practitioners to the emerging idea that Autistic children do not actually have deficits in social skills. Together we will explore what this means for traditional “social skills” training and the impact this sort of training has on Autistic people. €25 includes access to the recording, slides and cert of completion. Course length: 2 hoursOnce 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 explains the many functions behind stimming and what the Autistic person is communicating through their stims. Stimming is Autistic language. We communicate through movement and sounds first. Words are our second language.
This session is ideal for Autistic people themselves, but also useful for teachers, SNAs, family members, therapists and employers.
Investment includes certificate of completion, lifetime access to the course and course materials.
Course Length 2hr
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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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. Course length 1hr 20minsOnce 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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with Kieran Rose, acclaimed masking researcher and author duration 5h 30m | for parents, teachers, professionals and Autistic adults.We are pleased to be joined by renowned Autistic thinker and educator Kieran Rose for this lengthy, detailed exploration of the Autistic experience.
An insightful exploration and discussion on how a century of 'autism history' has influenced attitudes towards Autistic people today. We dismantle myths and misunderstandings, and replace them with current thinking on Autistic lived experience, needs, rights and aspirations.If you want to learn about autism... you will. But more than that you will discover something more important: what it's truly like to be Autistic.
- The history of 'autism'
- So many myths, so much harm
- Disentangling Being Autistic and mental health conditions
- Understanding stimming and 'behaviours'
- The real Autistic experience
- Making a future worth living
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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with Katie Kerley, OT and Clinical Director at Horizons Therapy duration 2h 30m | for parents, carers, professionals, & Autistic adults. Join Katie for an in-depth exploration of the relationship between Autistics and food. Focusing on the sensory and emotional aspects of eating, we gain insights into why mealtimes can be so difficult for Autistics, young and old. Katie also discusses the motor process involved in eating and defines the way ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) can shape the eating experience. She leaves us with practical ideas and strategies to make eating enjoyable again. Content:- Sensory Processing
- Sensory Seeking
- Avoiding Sensation
- Motor Skills
- Emotions and Eating
- ARFID
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 each.
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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 slidesOnce 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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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.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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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 30minsOnce 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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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.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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with MAQQI, Subject Matter Expert at AUsome Training duration 2h 30m | for parents, educators and therapists for younger AutisticsAll too often the play of Autistic children is defined as inappropriate or, worse, as dysfunctional.
In this fresh, empowering discussion of the ways Autistics play, MAQQI upends that narrative showing Autistic kids as curious, creative, smart and very capable... and in the process provides those caring for and working with them the insights to appreciate and engage in new ways.
What emerges is a picture of smart, adaptive, functional human minds at work in a context of chronic adversity that describes and explains, but also points to opportunities for caregivers and educators to leverage this new understanding and better support Autistics in their care.
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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A wonderful program for schools and clubs who are committed to promoting Neurodiversity and Inclusion with children aged 5 to 12 yrs Order now for immediate download. The book will appear in your account under "my downloads". -
We are delighted to offer our INCLUDE program 'as gaeilge'.Clár do scoileanna agus do chlubanna leis an Néara-éagsúlacht a chothú agus a chur chun cinn le páistí san aoisghrúpa 5 - 12 bliain d'aois (nó thart air sin)
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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! -
with Kieran Rose, acclaimed masking researcher and author duration 3h 00m | for teachers, parents, professionals and Autistic adults. Masking expert Kieran is a long-time collaborator with AUsome Training. We were delighted to host a deep dive into the topic he is best known for: masking. Recorded as Kieran's internationally acclaimed research was coming to fruition, we get a wonderful insight into the thinking underlying our understanding of masking today. Join Evaleen and Kieran as they explore what masking is, the harm this causes, unravel disordered 'orthodox thinking' on masking, and outline the way forward to healthier, happier Autistic lives.- An introduction to Neurodiversity
- What is masking
- Why Autistics mask
- Masking effects on mental health and development
- Negative effects of social skills training
- Acceptance
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.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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May 31st 6-9pm GMT
Autistic People tend to be anxious by nature - Jude and Evaleen ask, "why is this?" Professionals, teachers and others will lead you to believe that autistic people are anxious because we "lack social skills, communication skills and lack understanding". This could not be further from the truth. The reason autistic people are anxious by nature, is a profound one, and it doesn't come from any of the "reasons" outlined above.Price €35 includes cert, recording and slides
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Why are we even talking about autism and trauma? What we are beginning to see quite clearly from most current research is that levels of trauma are higher in the Autistic population than in the general public. "Autism training" and "autism courses" which are designed without Autistic input can mean that there is actually very little real and meaningful understanding of autism. Unfortunately trauma responses in Autistic children and adults are not always recognised. They are often misinterpreted as "Autistic Behaviours" but there is no Autistic behaviour only human behaviour. When trauma responses are ignored then this can lead to even more trauma for the Autistic person. When we view Autistic behaviour as human behaviour we begin to see a very different picture to that painted by misinformed professionals who are basing their ideas on outdated ideology. This session is ideal for parents, carers, teacher, teaching assistants, mental health professionals, medical staff and Autistic people themselves. Course Length 3hrsPrice €35 includes cert, recording and slides
"Ausome Training’s Autism & Trauma webinar is so enlightening and insightful. If you are involved in anyway with autism, please please take the time to do it. The world needs to catch up. Autism is so misunderstood. The trauma they unnecessarily suffer could so easily be avoided. Things need to change NOW."- LennyOnce 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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