Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic experience
In a sentence:
Autism Spectrum Disorder Autistic experience: A critical perspective: What is autism & what it is not; what psychology is catching up with; why autism is not a disorder but a neurodivergence.
In this workshop Dr Chloe Farahar demonstrates a critical perspective on what is presently called Autism Spectrum “Disorder”, and helps provide practical advice on how to approach and support neuro-divergent students.
Please note that this workshop contains real-life narratives about being Autistic.
Workshop overview:
- What is autism – what it is not (myths and misconceptions)
- What psychology is catching up with
- Why autism is not a disorder
(more detailed layout):
- What is autism – what it is not (myths and misconceptions)
- Autistic strengths
- Mind your language
- What psychology is catching up with:
- Autism is more than an “extreme male brain”
- Autistic people are also:
- Men, women, non-binary, trans, queer people who do not experience autism as an “extreme male brain” – external vs. internal phenotype/expression
- Why autism is not a disorder
- How different psychological disciplines can approach a phenomenon differently (theoretically, methodologically etc.)
- Why humanity is neuro-diverse
If time/required, Chloe can also provide a short presentation on her personal Autistic experiences:
- Autistic childhood, school, and “friends”
- Teenage years and “friends”
- Stimming
- My kind of relationship
- Difficulties
- Strengths
- What would I change…
- Advocates
- No, I may not “look” like your child…
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 £130 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 £160 per hour, per trainer, plus travel for in-person training (plus food if whole day/s wanted), plus £100 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.