Webinars
A 4 session online course on Wed Sept 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th from 7pm to 9pm (BST) with Viv Dawes Autistic Advocate, author of 'The young person's guide to autistic burnout', looking at parenting neurodivergent teenagers (mainly focussing on those who are autistic, PDA, ADHD or AuDHD).
DIAGNOSIS IS NOT ESSENTIAL
The course will cover:
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Monotropism
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Mental health
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Puberty
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Gender and identity
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ADHD, AuDHD and addiction
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Relationships
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Sensory needs
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Communication
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Meltdowns
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Burnout and recovery
Each session will be recorded and available for ticket holders for a year.
In Person Events
A very high percentage of autistic children (with or without a PDA profile) experience autistic burnout, resulting in them being so exhausted that they are unable to leave their bedroom or go outside. They experience more meltdowns and shutdowns, increased demand avoidance and may have stopped talking/communicating.
This is a 2 hour event for parents/carers of autistic children and young people experiencing burnout, where you will learn about what helps them experience recovery. Also suitable for parents of children/young people with a PDA profile.
We will explore monotropism, demands, the nervous system, regulation and many other topics. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.
Tickets are £35 per person but for those who want a copy of my book 'The young person's guide to autistic burnout' can buy a ticket and signed book for £45.
There is some parking on Ward Street but otherwise there are car parks on York Road, Leapale Road and Bedford Road.
Are you newly identified neurodivergent (no diagnosis required), going through/approaching menopause and exhausted?
Viv Dawes is a late identified neurodivergent person (PDA and ADHD) who has been through menopause and has been the burnt out parent of a burnt out neurodivergent teen.
This in person event with Viv will look at what it means to be identified as neurodivergent later in life (specifically looking at those who are autistic, PDA, ADHD or AuDHD) when also menopausal and experiencing signs of burnout. It will help you to understand yourself, your brain and nervous system and why you might be struggling so much with so many aspects of life.
You might also be the parent of a neurodivergent child/teen who is also burnt out and need to understand whow you can meet your own needs.
Diagnosis is not a requirement. So whether you are self identifying neurodivergent or have a diagnosis, all are welcome.
Tickets are £35 per person.
Starts promptly at 11am
The event will take place in The Old Billiards Room at The Guildford Institute, Ward St, Guildford, GU1 4LH.
There is some parking on Ward Street but otherwise there are car parks on York Road, Leapale Road and Bedford Road.