I Think I Might Be Autistic, Now What?
Do you think you or someone you care about is autistic? Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply suspect you might be based on your own experience, it can be hard to learn about autism. There’s social stigma, misinformation, exploitative groups, and outdated negative views within the medical community. If you’re trying to manage feelings and fears around the idea of being autistic, you don’t have to do it alone! Join neurodivergence coach Brianna Deale to learn about a wide range of autistic experiences, including the positive aspects of autism. Let’s celebrate the differences in neurodivergent experiences as you learn to better understand yourself and your needs without judgment.
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Together, we’ll explore: - How to understand the sensory needs, special interests, and nonverbal communication needs related to autism - How to acknowledge and communicate your unique needs, personally or professionally - How to understand what meltdowns are, where they come from, and and how to get help around them - How to embrace and even celebrate traits like being direct and infodumping on your friends and loved ones This workshop is primarily aimed at adults who are discovering they may be autistic. It’s also helpful for allistic partners, family members, or colleagues of autistic people, as well as clinicians seeking more training and lived experiences around autism to better serve their clients. Class recording from 3/6/24. Please reach out to contact@tamarapincus.com if you need sliding scale.
The Pincus Center
I Think I Might Be Autistic, Now What?
Do you think you or someone you care about is autistic? Whether you have a formal diagnosis or simply suspect you might be based on your own experience, it can be hard to learn about autism. There’s social stigma, misinformation, exploitative groups, and outdated negative views within the medical community. If you’re trying to manage feelings and fears around the idea of being autistic, you don’t have to do it alone! Join neurodivergence coach Brianna Deale to learn about a wide range of autistic experiences, including the positive aspects of autism. Let’s celebrate the differences in neurodivergent experiences as you learn to better understand yourself and your needs without judgment.
Details
Together, we’ll explore: - How to understand the sensory needs, special interests, and nonverbal communication needs related to autism - How to acknowledge and communicate your unique needs, personally or professionally - How to understand what meltdowns are, where they come from, and and how to get help around them - How to embrace and even celebrate traits like being direct and infodumping on your friends and loved ones This workshop is primarily aimed at adults who are discovering they may be autistic. It’s also helpful for allistic partners, family members, or colleagues of autistic people, as well as clinicians seeking more training and lived experiences around autism to better serve their clients. Class recording from 3/6/24. Please reach out to contact@tamarapincus.com if you need sliding scale.