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Jo White – Autism Counselling

Phone: 0414487509

Email: jowhite3130@gmail.com

Web: www.autismcounselling.com.au

Autism Counselling 2016

Social – Emotional - Behavioural Support

8 Week Parent Course:Teens & ASD

Helping your child into Adulthood

For: Parents and Caregivers with Teens with ASD.

Program Description: An intensive 8 week program designed to examine specific issues associated with teens with ASD.

Goals: To provide support and strategies that will help promote independence and growth for their children.

The course will look at factors that predispose teens with ASD some mental health issues and discuss ways of recognising and further help is needed.

Course Outline:

Week 1: ASD In the teen years – What to Expect.

Week 2: Puberty & Sexuality & ASD

Week 3: Mental Health Issues/ Anxiety & ASD

Week 4: Self Esteem – Maladaptive thoughts

Week 5: Social Issues – Keeping Safe. Social Isolation, Circle of Intimacy

Week 6: Successful Secondary Schooling & Beyond

Week 7: Life Skills & Driving

Week 8: Successful Transitioning into Adulthood

New Enrolments being taken each term.

Course Times: 8.00pm -9.00pm

Fee: $800.00

Course Dates:

Term 1: Thursday 4th Feb – 24th March

Term 2: Thursday 21st April – 9th June

Term 3: Thursday 21st July – 8th September

Term 4: Thursday 20th -October – 8th December