Join us for a free CPD-Accredited online workshop in partnership with Older Autistic Trainer and Consultant, Cos Michael.
Flourishing Lives, the Flourishing Lives Advisory Group (FLAG), and Cos Michael invite you to our free online workshop, sharing the lived experiences of older autistic people, exploring how we can maximise wellbeing for older autistic adults, and sharing tips for groups and organisations in facilitating inclusion.
We are delighted to announce that ‘Understanding & Inclusion of Older Autistic People in Arts & Wellbeing Services’ has received accreditation from the CPD Standards Office (CPDSO) as a Continuing Professional Development module for those working in the creative health sector. This is part of Flourishing Lives’ free new CPD-accredited training programme, ‘Experts by Experience – Developing Older People’s Leadership & Co-Production in Arts & Wellbeing Services for Older People‘. Attendees will receive a CPD Certificate for taking part in this free workshop.
The workshop will consist of a 50 minute presentation, followed by a 30 minute open forum Q&A session.
Issues covered:
- general physical and health issues common among older autistic people
- maximising well-being for older autistic adults
- access to the arts and community spaces
- adapting environments to be inclusive of sensory differences
- communication styles between autistic older people and non-autistic people
- the pros and cons of camouflage: when being invisible might be preferred
- marginalisation and bullying
- CPTSD – why it is common among older autistic people
- tips for group leaders in facilitating inclusion.
Outcomes:
Overview of the general health and wellbeing of older autistic people. Understanding how older autistic people exist within social environments. Common barriers and tips for inclusion.
About Cos Michael:
I am an older autistic trainer and consultant, specialising in issues relating to ageing and autism. For some years I ran the Ageing and Autism workstream for the National Autistic Society. Since leaving the NAS, I have contributed to autism and ageing research projects at the UCL; and at the Universities of Edinburgh and Newcastle, amongst others. I have contributed to the National Autistic Training Programme and have presented at many conferences, across the UK and internationally. My focus is on the health, well-being and inclusion of older autistic adults.
Supporting people to participate:
We recognise it can sometimes be hard to attend events if you’re self employed or work part time, if you are a volunteer for a project or are the only person working in a community organisation, so we are offering a limited amount of financial support to ensure everyone who wants to attend is able to. For this event we can offer a £50 bursary to five participants. Unfortunately funds are limited so we can’t support everyone, and will be allocating on a first come first served basis once the criteria is met. When you register for the session you will have the option to apply for one of the bursary places. On review we will be in touch with those who have been successful in receiving the financial support.
Join us to share ideas, refine your working practices, and meet other progressive people who are striving to innovate and excel in services for older people.
Date:
Tuesday 15th September, 11.30am-1pm BST