Webinars

In our first webinar, Gill talks about:

• What we mean by ‘identity’ and how it relates to autism.
• How processes of identification and diagnosis can impact how autistic people see ourselves.
• How others see us (and why it matters).
• Some identity-related strategies to support well-being and self-esteem.

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To download a PDF copy of Gill’s slides, please click on the second button.

In this webinar, Gill talks about:

• The “Double Empathy Problem” and its impact on relationships between autistic and non-autistic people.
• Challenging the myth that problems of interaction and ‘rapport’ between autistic and non-autistic people are a one-sided issue.
• How to manage and maintain relationships when you have just been diagnosed as autistic – Finding words and addressing questions and challenges.
• How to look after ourselves in relationships – Including managing the effects of ‘rejection sensitivity’ and lived experience of discrimination, and keeping ourselves safe.

To watch the video recording of the webinar, please click on the first button to your right.

To download a PDF copy of Gill’s slides, please click on the second button.

There is also a list of books worth reading on this topic. To see it, please click on the third button

In this webinar, Lex and Lawrence from our Mental Health Access Project discuss:

• What mental health support is available in Leeds, Bradford and Craven and how to access it
• Your rights when accessing mental health services
• How to self-advocate, including self-advocacy resources
• Accessing crisis support
• Time for questions and discussion at the end

To watch the video recording of the webinar, please click on the first button to your right.

To download a PDF copy of the slides, please click on the second button.