We are running a set of courses with KokoPie. You are welcome to book on as many as you feel would be suitable for you. We will be running each course both in-person and online to try and make it accessible for everyone.

Each in-person course will have a max of 15 attendees and will be in a Workshop format. Workshops will include printed material for attendants such as a workbook and/or definition of terms.

Zoom sessions are to provide a follow-up opportunity for those attending the in-person workshops. Those unable to attend the in-person education event are also welcome to join in on the zoom session.

The course will run 10am-12pm and there will be lunch provided afterwards as well as time for questions for the in-person course. When booking, please do let me know of any dietary requirements.

We apologise – but these courses are not suitable for children and there is no childcare available.

Intro to Autistic Children, Distress Behaviours and Providing Support

Goals of the Course:

• Outline what tantrums and meltdowns have in common and how they differentiate
• Inform you of why a tantrum or meltdown could occur and who is more likely to experience each
• Describe how a tantrum or meltdown ends
• Provide a tantrum and a meltdown scenario to clarify above learning
• Give the foundational points on how to support someone experiencing a tantrum or meltdown
• Begin discussion on how to move on after distressed behaviour

Meet your Instructor

Laura is Autistic/PDA and ADHD herself. She is a Nurse and Sleep Consultant, Advocate, and also a parent to two Neurodiverse children. So she is living the life and talking the talk. Her speciality is support of Autistic/ADHD people, but her teaching is created in way that can be helpful for all families as the foundations are around mental health, strengthening family relationships and self-advocacy.