Autism: A Starter's Guide For Allies - Batch 4

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Autism: A Starter’s Guide For Allies – Batch 4

Rs. 5000 /- Only

Paid

Course Description:

Autism is a neurological and developmental phenomenon characterized by atypical communication, social interaction, information processing, and neuromotor control.

Who is it for?

Parents, family members, colleagues, and friends of autistic people
Professionals working with autistic people: educators, therapists, social workers, etc.
Students of psychology, education, and sociology.
Autistic adults (above 18 years of age)

Interested candidates are expected to:

Review the course description completely.
Fill in the Registration form.
Submit identity card copy to avail of discount
Complete the Payment
Review and follow the course calendar
Verify and ensure technical requirements are compatible with your computer
Interact online respectfully with the faculty or organizers or peer groups
Upskill yourself with this amazing course!

Duration of the course:

10 Days.

Twice a week (Friday and Saturday) 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Certificate of completion: Yes! We recognize your efforts in learning and completing the course. You will finally be entitled to receive a certificate for your acquisition of great knowledge in Autism upon successful completion of the course and fulfilling its requirements.

Course Fee: Rs 5000/- Only

Early Bird Discount: 1st September 2021 – 6th September 2021

Professionals: ₹ 4000/- Only

Parents: ₹ 3000/- Only

Students: ₹ 1000/- Only

Autistic Adults: ₹ 500/- Only

Special Discount: 7th September 2021 – 12th September 2021

Professionals: ₹ 5000/- Only ( Group Discount available)

Parents: ₹ 4000/- Only

Students: ₹ 2000/- Only

Autistic Adults: ₹ 1000/- Only

No Discount Applicable: 13th September 2021 – 18th September 2021

Fee for all: ₹ 5000/- Only

Note: To Avail of discount Students need to submit a college id card, Parents need to submit their child’s assessment report, and Autistic Adults will be interviewed.

Professionals can avail of group discounts.

September 202118th Sep to 17th Oct

06:00 PM to 08:00 PM, IST

PAID ONLINE COURSEAutism: A Starter's Guide For Allies - Batch 4

MEET THE PRESENTERS

Event Registration is Open

Course Curriculum

Weekend 1
	Topic	Subtopics	Instructor
	Introduction	∙ Introduction to course ∙ Agreements and rules ∙ Introduction to participants	Rakshita Shekhar
	History of disability movement	∙ Genetic model ∙ Medical model ∙ Disablement model ∙ Human rights and advocacy movement ∙ Self-advocacy movement ∙ UNCRPD social model ∙ AAIDD support model ∙ Quality of life model	Rakshita Shekhar
	History of autism	∙ Kanner’s model ∙ Asperger’s model ∙ Wing’s spectrum ∙ Early causal theories o Refrigerator mothers o Vaccinations o Under stimulation	Rakshita Shekhar
	Popular explanation models	∙ Weak central coherence ∙ Absent theory of mind ∙ Executive dysfunction	Rakshita Shekhar
	Prevalence of autism	∙ Fombonne’s prevalence ∙ CDC prevalence ∙ Latest estimated prevalence	Rakshita Shekhar
	Rise of the autism advocacy movement	∙ Parent professionals ∙ Self-advocates	Rakshita Shekhar
	Rise of the neurodiversity movement	∙ Definitions ∙ distinguishing characteristics ∙ related terms	Rakshita Shekhar
	Biological explanation for autism	∙ Genetics and Heredity ∙ In-utero environment	Rakshita Shekhar

Weekend 2
	Cognitive explanation for autism	∙ Polyvagal theory ∙ Sensory perception theory ∙ Monotropism ∙ Bayesian theory	Rakshita Shekhar
	Autism and co morbidities	∙ Common co-morbidities ∙ Fractionated triad and Autism constellation	Rakshita Shekhar
	Identifying autism	∙ History of diagnostic criteria ∙ DSM V ∙ Critique of DSM V ∙ Diagnostic tools ∙ Critique of diagnostic tools ∙ Issues in diagnosis ∙ Identifying features ∙ Strengths of Autism ∙ Autism in popular media	Rakshita Shekhar
	Social interaction styles of Autistic people	∙ Rise of internet and social media ∙ Double empathy problem	Rakshita Shekhar

Weekend 3
	Disabling environments	∙ Sensory overload ∙ Stress ∙ Abuse ∙ Trauma ∙ Burnout ∙ Mental illnesses	Rakshita Shekhar
	Autistic ways of self-protection	∙ Masking/ camouflaging ∙ Social isolation ∙ Sensory isolation ∙ Stimming ∙ Deep Focus ∙ Burnout/shutdown	Rakshita Shekhar
	Supporting Autistic people	Communication	Emily Lees

Weekend 4

bridging the gap

between Autistics and non-Autistics

∙ basic principles

∙ action points

∙ hierarchy of listening/ believing ∙ how to choose a therapist/

Rakshita Shekhar

	intervention
Supporting Autistic people	Education	Rakshita Shekhar
Interventions that have limited results	∙ ABA ∙ Sensory Integration therapy ∙ Bleach/medications ∙ Dietary restrictions	Rakshita Shekhar
Supporting Autistic people	Mental health	Astha Chaudhry

Weekend 5

Supporting

Autistic people

Occupational therapy

Sarah Selvaggi Hernaandez

Panel discussion

Meet other Indian self

advocates

Abigail, anand balasubramaniam, achyutanal Guha, Tarun Verma

Event registration closed.

Date And Time

2021-09-18 @ 18:00 (IST) to
2021-10-17 @ 20:00 (IST)

Registration End Date

2021-09-17

Location

Online Event

Autism: A Starter's Guide For Allies - Batch 4 - TruHap