About this session
Learn more about the female presentation of autism. It differs very much from the male presentation. The female presentation of Autism is challenging to unpick, and many young girls go undiagnosed into adulthood. This session explores the different ways in which Autism presents in girls and how it differs from the male presentation.
Do you work with girls who suffer from high levels of anxiety?
Do they have difficulties dealing with social situations and being around unfamiliar people?
Is their school attendance suffering?
There is also a Question & Answer session built in for those of you with specific issues to raise
Useful for:
- those working with/or caring for Autistic children or those who simply wish to know more
Suitable for:
- Parents, Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCos), Teachers and Learning Support Assistants
Also included:
- Summary sheet of Key Points
- Certificate of Attendance
Session Leader: Nicola Durrant
This session is led by Nicola Durrant, an Autism Specialist Teacher and Consultant as well as being a Mum to an amazing Autistic daughter. She worked as a SENCO for eight years and a specialist advisor for 13 years while also training as dyslexia assessor and gaining a Master’s degree in Autism. As an independent specialist teacher Nicola has a proven track record of first-class support and advice for parents and teachers and is a Director of SEND Station.
SEND Station
You will receive a warm welcome from us.
Our sessions are informal and informed, delivered with humility and humour and scope for interaction.
‘Sometimes learning is simply better online…SEND Station is a great destination to explore fresh, practical and great value training for those working with and supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.’