The aims of this skills-based webinar (which has been written to include advice and case studies from autistic girls and women with autism) are to: Dispel myths and stereotypes. Increase understanding of mental health issues. Develop an understanding of neurodiversity (including demand avoidant
behaviours). Developing an understanding of learners who are twice exceptional. Increasing knowledge of issues around adolescence (including puberty and sexuality).
Presented by Susan Brooks, specialist educational psychologist (informed by a lengthy career in educational psychology,
including ten years as a consultant psychologist within an ASD specialist provision with learners from aged 6 to 20)