Exploring Autism and Menstruation (Recording)

Exploring Autism and Menstruation (Recording)

Carly Steel joins us to discuss the lived experience of menstruation, PMDD and self harm whilst Autistic.

By Autistic Parents UK

Date and time

Location

Online

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Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 365 days 9 hours

Carly Steel joins Autistic Parents UK to discuss the impact the menstruation can have upon Autistic people. This webinar is suitable whether you are an Autistic person who wants to understand your own experiences more or the experiences of an Autistic person you care for.

Carly will provide insight into how mainstream information and advice may not be catered to the Autistic experience. She will be discussing the reality of menstruation for Autistic people including PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and self harm.

Carly is an experienced autism specialist and former teacher, with 15 years of experience and a master's degree in autism and mental health. As an Autistic and ADHD individual herself she is passionate about providing tailored support to neurodivergent children and their families


Autistic Parents UK Membership

Membership includes:

  • Being an Autistic parent living in the UK (A parent that is Autistic themselves with children of any neurotype).

    • Professional Tickets

    You do not have to be a professional to purchase this ticket. An attendance certificate will be sent out after purchase.

    If you are a professional and Autistic parent please select a members ticket.

    Donations & Payments will be spent on paying speakers for our events which will always be free for Autistic parents in the UK. Recording will be made available to ticket holders after the event.

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    Autistic Parents UK

    Being an Autistic parent can raise unique challenges that historically have been poorly supported. Autistic Parents UK (APUK) is an Autistic-led Charity (CIO) and is committed to supporting Autistic parents in a number of ways:

    • regular blog articles, from Autistic parents sharing lived experience
    • monthly webinars and live Q&A sessions with well-known Autistic Advocates
    • free-to-access training for autistic parents (such as perinatal education and approaches to parenthood workshops)
    • training and supervision for professionals
    • monthly giveaways to increase accessibility to literature and support relevant to Autistic parents
    • online peer support groups (larger and smaller groups)
    • volunteer-led one to one peer support sessions
    • local peer support groups

    We are committed to working reflectively and flexibly to improve our support offering and have many plans for future development.

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