2 Week Support Block - Autism and Teenagers

For parents/carers living in Bristol, North Somerset, South Glos and BaNES

A free online course on teenagers, puberty and autism, running for 2 weeks on Mondays, 9.30am-2.30pm with an hour lunch break, starting Monday 17th November.

This course will cover:

• What is autism
• The significance of the teenage years
• Health and hygiene
• Relationships and sexuality
• Anxiety, masking and mental health
• Self-esteem

When

The group will meet on Monday Mornings from 9.30am-11.30am with an hour break and restarting at 12.30pm-2.30 pm on:

• Monday 17th November 9.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2.30pm
• Monday 24th November 9.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-2.30pm

Attendees are expected to attend all 3 sessions.

Where

The group will be held online via Zoom. Details will be sent out nearer to the time. If you have never used Zoom before please see our BAS Zoom guide

Facilitators

Amy Phipps

The course will be run by Amy Phipps, an autism and neurodiversity trainer and consultant. Amy has worked with autistic adults and children for over 25 years and has two autistic children herself.