Free Self-Harm and Neurodiversity/ASD Online Workshop for parents and carer

Self-Harm Learning Network

Free Self-Harm and Neurodiversity/ASD Online Workshop for Parents and Carers

Research and data has shown autism to be a significant risk marker associated with self-harm, with autistic individuals being 2.26 times more likely to self-harm than those without autism (Blanchard A, et al, 2019). This is true of autistic children, adolescence and adults, highlighting the need for people supporting individuals with autism in understanding the contributing factors for such an increase in likely hood and support that is required.

This two and a half hour virtual workshop aims to the participant to:

• Gain a better understanding of the contributing factors
• Identify what support is required
• Understand and identify early warning signs
• Increase the knowledge of strategies and approaches to support
• Know where to go to gain access for support

During the workshop key contributing factors will be discussed in order to gain a better understanding. These include:

• Being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world
• The Double Empathy Problem
• The impact of the environment (anxiety, social, sensory and emotional regulation and understanding, Alexithymia)
• Monotropism
• Executive functioning
• Co-morbid diagnosis (diagnosed and not recognised)
• Masking and impact
• Autistic Burnout

Register now to secure your spot in this free online workshop.

Please note this live workshop is will not be recorded. Prior to the session you will receive your joining instructions including the access link. Please do check your junk/spam folders if you have not received these.

If you have any questions about this course, require any additional support accessing the course / materials or have booked a ticket and can no longer attend this course, please contact the West Sussex Mind training team by emailing alison.lake@westsussexmind.org