What is Autistic Meltdown? Can you define it?
Are you confident about the possible causes for it? Can you tell one from an awkward attempt at emotional manipulation?
Can meltdowns be prevented? Can you do anything helpful as an independent observer? A carer? What if you are the person about to go into a full-blown meltdown?
What happens during the episode? What about after one?
How much control does the person retain over their actions and emotions during the meltdown?
Learning Objective Participants Can Expect From This Event
- Recognition of meltdowns
- Preventing meltdowns.
- Facilitating post-meltdown recovery.
Who is This Workshop Appropriate For?
- Any MH practitioner working with autistic people.
- Othe HCPs working with autistic patients.
- Paid and informal carers of an autistic person.
- Parents of autistic children.
- Neurodiversity Trainers and DEI Training Providers
- Autism & DEI Consultants.
- Autism/ADHD/ND Coaches and Mentors, including experts by experience.
How May This Workshop Impact Your Practice?
- Giving confidence to manage and prevent meltdowns, hence optimising outcomes for autistic people.
Course Content
Presenter
Autistic psychiatrist with ADHD (AuDHD), Dr Liliya is the author of several peer-reviewed publications on neurodevelopmental conditions and the creator of the unique Autism; ADHD training framework, “AUTISTIC: Understanding AuDHD Mind From First Principles”. Dr Liliya is self-employed, working with less than 5 late-diagnosed ND adults in a long-term professional relationship, using person-centred approach; D.A.I.E. Identity Model, with emphasis on psychoeducation and authentic living. Her special interests include Identification; Management of Autistic Burnout; Reasonable Accommodations/Adjustments for ND individuals; psychological therapy adaptations required by ND individuals, and holistic approach to AuDHD Healthcare.
Dr Liliya is available for booking speaking engagements.
