Affirming Language - 30 mins
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A brief overview of language that we have previously used, why we should no longer use this language and what we should be using instead
Goal Setting and Report Writing - 1 hour
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Use of Affirming language in report writing and goal setting
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How to use affirming language and get the outcome you need.
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Setting goals – are we trying to ‘change’ the child or are we recognising the accommodations they need to succeed.
Affirming ways to Support Social Communication- 2 hours
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History/background information about social skills training
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Why teaching social skills is problematic
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Double empathy problem
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How to analyse if a social skills program is affirming
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Ideas for how to support social skills with an affirming lens
Affirming Approaches for Supporting Behaviour and Regulation- 2 hours
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History around behavioural approaches and why they are problematic
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Understanding behaviour and the why behind behaviour
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Sensory processing, autistic burnout and spoon theory and how this can impact on behaviour
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Collaborative approaches to behaviour
Common Autistic Communication Styles- 1 hour
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Double empathy problem
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Comparing common autistic communication styles and neurotypical communication styles
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Supporting and advocating for different styles of communication.
Supporting the Mental Health of Young Autistic People- 1 hour
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Why are young autistic people at a higher risk of mental health conditions
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How to support the mental health of a young autistic person with an affirming lens
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Understanding autistic burn out, spoon theory and sensory processing and how this can impact on mental health
How to Create a Neurodiversity Affirming Environment for your Clients- 30 mins
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Access to AAC.
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Access to sensory supports.
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What to do before a clients first visit.
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Resources you can share with clients.