Space - Autistic Girls Workshop
DateTuesday, 22 April, 10:00am
LocationOnline
PriceFree event
About this event
Evidence Base: Autism is still underdiagnosed in girls. They are more likely to be able to mask or camouflage their autistic characteristics; they often present differently; and there is an underlying gender bias in existing screening, referral processes and diagnostic criteria and toolsThis results in anxiety and mental health issues – particularly as girls enter secondary education.
Objective: This workshop is designed to help parents and carers understand more about the particular challenges which autistic girls can face as well as leave equipped with strategies and approaches to help celebrate and support them.
Workshop Content:
- What is Autism
- Understanding girls on the spectrum
- Key gender differences
- Masking/Camouflaging
- Celebrating and how to support
Learning Outcomes:
- Explore the general characteristics of autism
- Understand gender difference and how autism may present differently in girls
- Understand masking and camouflaging and the impact it has
- Explore approaches and strategies to help, support and celebrate autistic girls
This workshop is comissioned by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)
Venue
Online
Further information
Supporting neurodiverse families
We are an award winning Hertfordshire based charity supporting families of children and young people who are on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD), have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodiverse conditions.
Whether families think their child or young person may be autistic or have ADHD, are going through the diagnostic process, or have already received a diagnosis they are all welcome at SPACE.
A Brief History of SPACE
We have been running since 2007 and we became a registered charity in 2017. We are staffed by an incredibly hard-working and enthusiastic team of parents and carers and are passionate about supporting our Hertfordshire families. Everything we do is designed to help families navigate local services, build confidence, share knowledge and enjoy social opportunities and activities.
As a local charity our ability to support all of our amazing local families is dependent on the generosity of our supporters. Every donation – no matter how small – makes a real difference. You can find out more about donating or fundraising for us here.