An Introduction to Autism (Age 8-18)
An Introduction to Autism (Age 8-18)
Thu, Mar 30, 2023 7:00 PM BST (+01:00)
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Introduction to Autism
This will give people a solid foundation in what autism is, the barriers that society puts in the way and supports we can offer to help.
By AsIAm
When and where
Date and time
Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00 - 05:00 PDT
Location
Online
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About this event
Most of us will have heard the phrases “autism” or “autistic” at some point in our lives, and might have an image of what autism ‘is’ in our minds. It might be a celebrity, a friend or family member, someone we work with, or a character from a film or TV series.
Autism is widely known yet it not widely understood. No one can ‘look’ or ‘sound’ autistic. No two people with autism experience the condition or process their surroundings the same way. It is an invisible disability that impacts different people to different degrees across all ages, ethnicities, genders, nationalities and sexual orientations.
Our 'Introduction to Autism' workshop will last around 50mins, with time afterwards for questions, and will be run by our Training Officer James Moroney. It is designed to educate you on Autism and the barriers that our society puts in the way of the Autistic community. The workshop will cover the following topics;
The Language of Inclusion
Myths
Why Autism Awareness is important
What is Autism
Communication
Social Interaction
Social Imagination
Sensory Processing
Anxiety and Sensory Overload
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AsIAm