'Are parents and professionals missing the signs of autism in girls?' (Kate Reynolds) Autism is often described as the 'exaggerated male brain' and certainly there is prevalence in diagnosis with current National Autistic Society figures showing that only 1 in 4 diagnoses are female. Is this really an accurate picture though? Are boys really more […]
Lego Therapy was originally developed for children with autism but brick building has been and continues to be used therapeutically with children with other social skill difficulties and communication difficulties including language impairment and social use of language. It promotes development of key communication skills, including attention and listening, vocabulary and concept development, sharing, collaboration, […]
'Are parents and professionals missing the signs of autism in girls?' (Kate Reynolds) Autism is often described as the 'exaggerated male brain' and certainly there is prevalence in diagnosis with current National Autistic Society figures showing that only 1 in 4 diagnoses are female. Is this really an accurate picture though? Are boys really more […]
The aim of this workshop for parents / carers is to raise awareness of ASD and how this can impact on individuals with the condition. The session provides an overview of the key characteristics of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, looks at how ASD is diagnosed and considers the wide-ranging needs of individuals with the condition at […]
Lego Therapy was originally developed for children with autism but brick building has been and continues to be used therapeutically with children with other social skill difficulties and communication difficulties including language impairment and social use of language. It promotes development of key communication skills, including attention and listening, vocabulary and concept development, sharing, collaboration, […]
‘As an autism sibling, I make sacrifices that a lot of my friends will never understand. I don't mind though, I love my brothers and autism is our life' Layla Daly Living with autism or ADHD in the family can have its challenges and often siblings can be silently struggling, with little available support. Using […]
Lego Therapy was originally developed for children with autism but brick building has been and continues to be used therapeutically with children with other social skill difficulties and communication difficulties including language impairment and social use of language. It promotes development of key communication skills, including attention and listening, vocabulary and concept development, sharing, collaboration, […]
For parents and professionals Does your child or children you work with show characteristics of Autism; obsessive and repetitive behaviours, shows little interest in others, or wants to control others, struggles to use language in social situations? The Contented Child brings you a workshop on Autism in the early years. A workshop, for professionals working […]
For parents and professionals Defiant, argumentative, controlling………………..or a typical pre-schooler? This short workshop, is for professionals working in the Early Years and parents who have a pre-school child. The workshop explores the conditions of; Oppositional Defiance Disorder/Pathological Demand Avoidance. By focusing on the characteristics of both in relation to typical development of a pre-school child. […]
Do you have a child with Autism, or child waiting to be diagnosed? Do you struggle with your child’s behaviours, obsessions, eating habits and sensory difficulties? Do you find it hard to understand your child and know how to manage their behaviours in different situations? The workshop will look at the following areas; Looking at […]
