#Autism #Autistic #ASD

Recording date: 11th January 2024

DISCLAIMER: This webinar was hosted by our Head of Community, Nat Hawley. He is not a doctor. If you suspect you have autism, please seek appropriate professional help.

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About this event

Join Nat Hawley for an enlightening session exploring the signs of autism. This webinar is ideal for anyone curious about autism.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Exceptional Individuals and this webinar
00:50 - About Nat Hawley
01:16 - About the EI team
01:38 - ADHD and VR webinar
02:10 - The Spikey Profile
02:54 - Could I Have Autism?
03:28 - Disclaimer!
04:03 - Potential New Terms
05:55 - Class Systems
06:54 - Professionals use specific diagnostic tools
08:22 - Keep these key aspects in mind
09:41 - What is your biological sex?
10:29 - Do you struggle to start or maintain conversations?
11:36 - Rank your effort to understand the following
13:35 - How do you use language in social situations? "How are you?"
15:32 - Is it hard for you to adapt your behaviour to various social situations?
17:21 - What can we infer about Mona Lisa's feelings?
19:02 - What interests do you easily share & engage in with others?
21:44 - How many friends do you have?
23:05 - What unique routines & rules do you STRICTLY follow?
25:29 - Do you do repetitive movements?
26:58 - How sensitive are you to these?
28:42 - How do these traits impact your life in various areas?
31:10 - Quick Quiz!
32:12 - Takeaways
33:34 - If you suspect autism...
34:38 - Things that can overlap with autism
34:55 - Resources
35:11 - Book Recommendations
35:47 - Workplace Needs Assessments
36:06 - ADHD in Adults Over 40 webinar
36:57 - Exceptional Individuals on YouTube
37:15 - Autism Opportunities Facebook Group/Online Quizzes
37:39 - What happens next?/Closing remarks
38:01 - End screen

Some of our other webinars

ADHD and VR:    • Understanding #ADHD & #Neurodiversity...  

What is a Spikey Profile?    • What is a Neurodiversity Spiky Profil...  

Access to Work:    • How Do I Access the 'Access to Work' ...  

Recommended reading

The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin: https://amzn.to/3Frk6gX

Uniquley Human by Barry M. Prizant: https://amzn.to/3U17PIo

NeuroTribes by Steve Silberman: https://amzn.to/3Te4H8i

Autism Opportunities Facebook Group:   / autismopportunities  

Neurodiversity Quizzes: https://exceptionalindividuals.com/ca...

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