AUTISTIC is… Coherent: Module 8

Content Outline

  1. Executive Functions

    a) Role of Executive Functions: what are they and how they work

    b) 12 Steps of Executive Functioning

    c) Manifestations of Executive Dysfunction

  • (Struggling to deploy) Test-taking strategies

  • (Struggling with) Study Skills

  • (Struggling with) Organisation

  • (Struggling with) Time-management

  • Procrastination

  • (NOT) "Showing your work"

  • Autistic Viscosity aka Autistic Inertia, aka (Struggling with)

  • Transitions

  • Autistic Rigidity

  • Perseveration

  • (NOT) Planning (essays, routes, or complex behaviours)

2. Weak Central Coherence.

  • Brain as a Sense-Maker

  • Sense the Signal

  • Send the Signal to the Sensory Cortex

  • Integrate multiple signals into a coherent representation of the object/idea

3. ND Phenomena.

• Autism & optical illusions

• Forest vs trees

• Autism & group pressure

• Context-heavy vs context-lite

• Objectivity & rules

Workshop Overview

  • Executive Functioning in Neurodivergence: Dive into the complexities of executive functioning challenges in neurodivergence, including organization, planning, and flexibility.

  • Understanding Central Coherence: Explore the concept of central coherence and its impact on how neurodivergent individuals process information and perceive the world.

  • Strategies for Support and Improvement: Learn practical strategies to support neurodivergent individuals in enhancing their executive functioning and fostering a more integrated understanding of the world around them.

What You Will Gain

  • Enhanced Understanding: Deepen your understanding of the executive functioning challenges and central coherence differences that affect neurodivergent individuals, providing a foundation for empathy and support.

  • Practical Tools: Acquire actionable strategies and tools to assist neurodivergent individuals in overcoming executive function challenges and enhancing their ability to integrate and process information.

  • Supportive Techniques: Learn techniques to create environments that support the development of executive functioning skills and promote a holistic understanding of information, fostering greater independence and coherence.

Is It For Me?

We warmly invite both autistic and neurotypical individuals to this workshop, specifically targeting healthcare professionals, educators, parents, and practitioners with personal experiences of neurodivergence. This session is crafted to be enriching for anyone eager to deepen their understanding of neurodivergence and to enhance their support for neurodivergent individuals across various contexts—be it within professional roles, familial relationships, or educational environments. Join us to expand your knowledge and skills, and to foster a more inclusive and supportive approach to managing anxiety in neurodivergent minds.