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Understanding Autism

This session explores our modern understanding of autism as a neuro-developmental difference. It examines the three areas of difference that form our diagnostic criteria: communication, sensory processing, and the need for predictability, routine and familiarity. 

⏱ 2 hours–2.5 hours 🌐 Online or in-person
Understanding Autism
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About This Session

This session explores our modern understanding of autism as a neuro-developmental difference. It examines the three areas of difference that form our diagnostic criteria: communication, sensory processing, and the need for predictability, routine and familiarity. 

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe autism using a neurodiverse affirming framework.
  • Recognise the three areas of difference in autism: communication, sensory processing, and the need for predictability, routine, and familiarity.
  • Understand common difficulties across multiple life domains: school, college, university, personal life, and health and social care.
  • Learn to adapt strategies to different sectors and life domains.
  • Learn from lived experience to apply a strengths-based approach.

Session Formats

🌐 ONLINE

Online Webinar

2 hours

An extended online session with group discussions, breakout activities and sector-specific case studies.

🏢 IN-PERSON

In-Person Session

2.5 hours

A deep-dive workshop for smaller teams with hands-on activities, scenario work and action planning.