This two hour seminar will present the overview of autism that any family, educator or service provider who lives or works with autistic people, needs in their life. Heads up - this is all of us! 

Through the lens of neurodiversity we know that the human population all have different neurotypes! Autism is a neurotype, and therefore all around us are autistic peers, friends, relatives, colleagues and community members who benefit when we understand their brain and nervous system and what helps them to feel safe in the world. 

This seminar will focus on frameworks of understanding so that we can fully move away from the disorder lens and the 'early intervention' narrative. We will cover...

* Basic definitions and concepts that have arisen with the neurodiversity movement - neurodivergence, neuro-affirming, neuro-normativity etc

* Inclusive language and concepts - functioning labels, identity language, spectrum etc

* The 80 year time line of the history of autism, including how it was designed to vilify mothers and assimilate children **TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS SEGMENT**

* Dispelling myths about autism that until recently had been accepted as truth 

* What autistic culture looks like and how it relates to relational safety

* How autistic culture can be supported at home, in school and in the work place

Whilst this seminar will focus mainly on autism it will speak to many neuroytpes and is relevant to anyone who identifies as neurodivergent.