In this workshop Kieran
will discuss Autistic Neurology and the differences in how the Autistic sensory
system works; he will also explore how those differences can impact on how we
navigate the world around us and how others perceive us because of that; Lastly
Kieran will discuss how invalidating an Autistic child or adult’s sensory needs
can lead to Autistic Masking, Trauma internalised ableism and poor mental
health.
This workshop includes descriptions of childhood experiences that some people may find upsetting.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize how Monotropism describes the Autistic way of being
- Summarize why transitions and flow states are often so difficult for Autistic people
- Describe your role and the part confirmation bias plays in sensory invalidation
- Explain the serious and negative impact of sensory invalidation and its link to Autistic Masking
Presenter:
Kieran Rose is a published Writer, International Public Speaker and former Educationalist whose blog: www.theautisticadvocate.com has been read by over one million people. Kieran delivers his own specialist Autism training and consults for multiple different organisations including the UK North East Autism Society, Durham Constabulary (Police) and Addictions North East, among others. He is also Founder and Chair of The Autistic Cooperative, an International network, and lobbying group for Autistic Professionals; and is Managing Director of the Social enterprise Infinite Autism, which supports Autistic people and families through funded partnership working.
Kieran has recently become an executive board member of SLP Neurodiversity Collective, a US-based non-profit internation network and lobbying organisation of Neurodiverse positive SLTs and OTs. He has also consulted on a number of Clinical Psychology-led research papers covering Autistic Masking, Autistic Burnout, Autistic relationships, the voices of young Autistic people and Mate Crime in the Autistic community.
Kieran was diagnosed Autistic in 2003 and is married with three children; two of whom are diagnosed Autistic.
Continuing Education Credits:
STAR Institute is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
AOTA continuing education credit awarded: 1 hour (.1 AOTA CEUs)
The views expressed in the following presentation are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect those of STAR Institute.