Autistic wellbeing and quality of life

Description

Summary:

Quality of life should be the focus of any intervention. This seminar looks at the research on wellbeing and how we can support and improve autistic wellbeing

Aim:

To change how we conceptualise wellbeing in the autistic community and become more conscientious of the intervention strategies we use.

Duration:

• 3 hours including 5-10 min breaks every hour

Dates & Times:

1. 16/03/2023  | 9.30-12.30
2. 15/06/2023  | 9.30-12.30
3. 21/09/2023  | 9.30-12.30
4. 21/12/2023  | 9.30-12.30

Learning outcomes:

• Your understanding of quality of life
• What is Quality of Life
• Quality of life in the autistic population
• Strengths based practice in therapy and support
• Quality of life, Autism and Research
• Predictors of Quality of Life in the autistic population
• Interventions and supports that improve quality of life

Prior Knowledge:

• An understanding of the neurodiversity paradigm
• An understanding of neuro-affirming practice
• A basic understanding of what autism is

Included:

• PDF of slides
• Access to recording for 3 months

Optional additions:

• Research pack
• Certificate for PD hours