Meltdowns and Shutdowns (Autism Families & Carers Programme)- VIRTUAL EVENT

What is the event?

Coping with Meltdowns

This workshop is delivered by Aspie Trainers, a project which supports autistic adults to design and deliver engaging, high quality autism training which mixes thorough and up-to-date research and theory with the practical lived experiences of the trainers themselves.

This is a 90 minute workshop for parents, carers and family members of children and young people in West Sussex.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

Explain the difference between a meltdown, a shutdown and a temper tantrum

Identify how having a meltdown or shutdown commonly impacts on an autistic person

Understand the factors which contribute to autistic people experiencing meltdowns and/or shutdowns

Explore ways to reduce the likelihood of meltdowns or shutdowns

Identify ways to support autistic people during and after meltdowns and shutdowns

To book your place, please go to westsussexmind.eventbritecom

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