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Event description
Parents and Carers Training and Information Online Workshop:
Autistic Women and Girls Demystified
About this Event
An insight from awaiting diagnosis, understanding autism, to having strategies and support. The online workshop provides information and interactive discussion to support parents / carers of diagnosed autistic girls and those also still awaiting diagnosis for their girls.
- Why does a diagnosis matter?
- What are the hurdles for girls to access an official diagnosis?
- The mental health impact of masking amongst autistic women and girls
- Personal care and health during puberty in autistic girls
- Sensory issues for autistic girls
- Keeping autistic girls safe
- How to respond to teachers and other professionals who don't understand
- Families experiences, shared journeys and key tips.