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Couples and Asperger’s Syndrome Prof. Tony Awood PhD is an internationally recognised clinical psychologist, educator, and author. Recently featured on ABC’s Australian Story, Tony is one of the world’s foremost authorities on autism. His book Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is an international best seller and seminal in the field. Dr Michelle Garne PhD is a clinical psychologist and Founder and Director of Minds & Hearts, a clinic specialising in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Michelle has co-authored four books on ASD. Her most recent book with Barb Cook is a seminal work on the female presentation, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She has co-authored three books with Tony on emotion management for children and adolescents. REGISTRATION: Visit www.awoodandgarneevents.com, OR complete the aached registration form, and email the registration form to [email protected] 9.30am - 4.00pm Saturday 21st March, 2020 VENUE: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179 awood & garne events Who will benefit Couples where one of both are on the autism spectrum Relationship counsellors The event will celebrate Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurotypicality (NT) in relationships. We discuss the strengths both partners bring to their relationship, and the unique challenges of ASD in couple relationships. Conventional relationship strategies may have had limited utility in the past, leading to a sense of hopelessness about the relationship. We share our own discoveries of strategies that have been helpful in our clinical practice. Topics covered the implications of ASD in a relationship strategies to enhance communication manage different social styles and needs, manage anxiety, stress and depression increase emotional and physical intimacy increase mutual emotional and practical support.

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Page 1: Couples and Asperger’s Syndrome events · Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is an international best seller and seminal in the field. Dr Michelle Garnett

Couples andAsperger’s Syndrome

Prof. Tony Attwood PhD is an internationally recognised clinical psychologist, educator, and author. Recently featured on ABC’s Australian Story, Tony is one of the world’s foremost authorities on autism. His book

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is an international best seller and seminal in the field.

Dr Michelle Garnett PhD is a clinical psychologist and Founder and Director of Minds & Hearts, a clinic specialising in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Michelle has co-authored four books on ASD. Her most recent book with Barb Cook is a seminal work on the female presentation, Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism. She has co-authored three books with Tony on emotion management for children and adolescents.

REGISTRATION:Visit www.attwoodandgarnettevents.com, OR complete the attached registration form,

and email the registration form to [email protected]

9.30am - 4.00pm Saturday 21st March, 2020VENUE: Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179

attwood & garnettevents

Who will benefitCouples where one of both are on

the autism spectrumRelationship counsellors

The event will celebrate Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and neurotypicality (NT) in relationships. We discuss the strengths both partners bring to their relationship, and the unique challenges of ASD in couple relationships. Conventional relationship strategies may have had limited utility in the past, leading to a sense of hopelessness about the relationship. We share our own discoveries of strategies that have been helpful in our clinical practice.

Topics covered• the implications of ASD in a relationship• strategies to enhance communication• manage different social styles and needs,• manage anxiety, stress and depression• increase emotional and physical intimacy• increase mutual emotional and practical support.

Page 2: Couples and Asperger’s Syndrome events · Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals is an international best seller and seminal in the field. Dr Michelle Garnett

ABN: 31 609 725 439 TAX INVOICE

REGISTRATION FORM

Couples and Asperger’s Syndrome

Please complete form and email to: [email protected] or post to: PO Box 5659, West End, QLD 4101

Details of Person Attending (please complete a registration form for each person attending): Name: Address: Phone: Email: Dietary Requirements (must be supplied 14 days prior to event):

Couples and Asperger’s Syndrome Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron 578 Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD 4179

Saturday 21st March, 2020

Price includes GST

Early Bird (before COB Friday 28th February, 2020) $121

Regular $154

Prices include GST and catering throughout the day.

Discount: If you are a full-time student requiring a discount please apply and send in a photocopy of your Student ID Card or if you are facing hardship please send an email to the clinic to apply. For cancellations: Up to 7 days notice payment will be refunded, minus a $50 administrative fee. At less than 7 days notice there will be no refund, but a credit note with Attwood and Garnett Events for future events, minus $50, will be issued. Attendance is fully transferable.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

PAY ONLINE: https://attwoodandgarnettevents.com/shop/

OR

Forward details of the organisation paying for the tickets and a Tax Invoice will be sent:

Name of organisation paying: Contact Name:

Email: Phone:

Invoices are to be paid within 14 days prior to the event and the reference number must be stated on the payment receipt. Once payment is received a receipt and/or ticket will be issued to confirm place in the event.

Most of the books and resources described in our seminars are available from Resources at Handbook store www.resourcesathand.com.au