Our understanding of autistic identity has vastly increased in the last decade due to autistic-led research and community advocacy. There is, however, still the dominant view that to be autistic is to be disordered, impaired or in need of “fixing”. This course draws upon a neurodiversity-affirming view of autism, and explores meaningful ways to affirm and honour autistic child development and identity.
In this 90 minute webinar, Kerry will invite you:
To look at autism through a neurodiversity-affirming lens
To explore the impact of ableist practice on autistic identity
To consider alternative child development theories related to autism including:
- Monotropism
- The Double Empathy Problem
- Interoception
- Gestalt Language Processing
- Play Patterns
To consider practical ideas for supporting autistic children that affirm and honour their identity.
To book a place, please contact Gen: [email protected]
Kerry Murphy is an autistic and ADHD early childhood specialist. She has a passion for neurodiversity and disability affirming practice.
Kerry is a lecturer in higher education and works with early years settings, organisations and local authorities to improve understanding of neurodivergence, disability, diverse child development and play cultures.
She is author of several highly commended books, and is currently completing her Educational Doctorate in the pathologisation of play and child development in neurodivergent children.