Pre & Post Diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder- 3 Part Series
April 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Pre & Post Diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorder- 3 Part Series
Join us for a comprehensive 3-part series covering everything from pre-diagnosis signs to post-diagnosis support. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or just interested in learning more, this series is perfect for you. Our expert speakers will share valuable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of ASD. Don’t miss out on this informative and engaging event!
Schedule
- April 22nd -Workshop 1: Pre & Post Diagnosis ASD
Address common concern for parents and teachers centers on how to support children
on the spectrum while they wait for a diagnosis. This workshop will:
Review the signs of ASD
Help you consider how ASD might impact your young person,
Help you consider how to see the world through your child’s eyes
Provide suggestions of strategies, further resources, and services that
you may find useful
- April 29 -Workshop 2: Bonding with ASD
This session offers information about different aspects of communication about
children and young people with ASD. Participants will gain tools for supporting
children with ASD.
Brief overview of Sensory Processing Disorder
Understand sensory influence on communication
Listening, processing, and understanding
What is active listening?
Rules of conversation
Strategies, Speech and Language Therapy, and resources
- May 6 -Workshop 3: Post Diagnosis ASD Part 3 – Repetitive
Interests, Routine and Behaviors
Environment plays a key role, particularly for children/adults on the spectrum/ADHD.
This session offers a deeper dive into the world of autism, how to support individuals on
the autism spectrum with a focus on environment and observation, and how to integrate
this information in understanding each child’s unique sensory rhythm.
Review of sessions 1 and 2
Importance of arranging and structuring the environment
How to identify and use strength-based practices
What is sensory rhythm?
