New in 2021: “autism” theories versus Autistic theories of Autistic experience
In a sentence:
In this talk Dr Chloe Farahar, an Autistic academic, provides an overview of the non-autistic derived theories of “autism” and their critiques, ending on discussion of Autistic theories of Autistic experience.
Overview:
In this talk Dr Chloe Farahar, an Autistic academic, provides an overview of the non-autistic derived theories of “autism” and their critiques, ending on discussion of Autistic theories of Autistic experience. Chloe aims to provide attendees with a nuanced perspective about the difference of being a “person with autism” as theorised by non-autistic researchers, and an Autistic person humanised by non-deficit models of Autistic experience developed by Autistic researchers.
Detailed layout:
- Neurotypical theories of autism and their criticisms: Why are there Autistic people?
- Behavioural
- Biological
- Cognitive
- Why autism is not a disorder: Autistic theories of Autistic experience
- Monotropism
- Double empathy problem
- The Autistic three dimensions space (Farahar & Foster, 2018)
Each individual workshop suits a two-hour (or more) timeframe to incorporate interaction, reflection, and discussion.
Attendees: There are no limits as to the number who can attend, and workshops have been delivered to both small (e.g. 10) and large groups (80+). Workshops are appropriate for all age groups and backgrounds (upwards of age 14 years+, and 10 years+ for the neurodiversity day event), and have been carried out with: teenage school children; foundation degree students; degree students; charitable organisation staff/volunteers; Metropolitan Police personnel; support and well-being staff etc.
Fees:
Online training: Training sessions are £160 per hour, per trainer for online training, plus £100 for a recording of the session hosted privately by Aucademy for attendee personal use.
In-person training: Training sessions are £180 per hour, per trainer, plus travel for in-person training (plus food if whole day/s wanted), plus £400 for a videographer to attend and provide a recording of the session hosted privately by Aucademy for attendee personal use. A booking of four hours minimum is required for in-person training. Please confirm in-person training with us before using our booking system.
If you are a charitable organisation with limited funds still get in touch and we can see what we can do – we never want to price out organisations wanting to improve their understanding of Autistic experience.