Join our founder and Head of Research, Dr Melanie Heyworth, for an engaging introductory webinar on parenting Autistic children. In this online session, Melanie redefines Autism from an Autistic perspective and explores how embracing neurodiversity can reframe your thinking about Autism. This new understanding will then support you to parent with greater patience, empathy, and respect, fostering the wellbeing of both your Autistic child and yourself as a parent.

Webinar Topics:

• Autistic definition of Autism
• Overview of respectful language
• Introduction to the Autistic brain
• Understanding your Autistic child, and practical steps to support Autistic children
• Self and co-regulation
• Radical acceptance and authenticity
• Communication and creating a strong connection with your child 
• Opportunities to reflect on the implications to your parenting practice
  
  

You will also receive

• A detailed workbook with reflection questions, further reading, and resources

Delivery: 

On-demand webinar, so you can learn at a time that works best for you.

Duration: 

2.5 hours

Please note:

If your child has an NDIS plan that includes a budget line for parent education, and you are plan- or self-managed, you may be able to claim your registration costs for Reframing Autism events from your child’s NDIS funding.