For ECT’s and experienced staff across the entire age range. This half day course will provide a sound introduction into understanding the experience of neurodivergent girls.  It is only in recent years that differences in presentation between males and females have been better understood, identified earlier and more accurately diagnosed.  Late or misidentification has seen girls denied the understanding and early intervention crucial to reducing barriers, building a greater sense of identity and self as well as supporting their relationships and ‘Authentic self’.  This session will explore the neurodevelopmental differences between girls and boys on the Spectrum and core, successful approaches.

• Why have neurodivergent girls and women often been misidentified/misdiagnosed?
• How does ASC and ADHD often present differently tin girls to neurodivergent boys?
• What has been the impact/experience of late and non-diagnosis of neurodivergent girls?
• How does ASC often present in girls across the age range?
• What approaches can most effectively support neurodivergent girls as they move through school?

About Paul Cabb:

Paul has over 30 years of experience in education. Beginning his career as a primary school teacher, he was part of SLT’s and ran social/life skills interventions. A passion for SEND saw Paul complete a Master’s degree in education at the Central School of Speech and Drama as well as further post-graduate study into Autism and neurodiversity. Following twelve years as Social Communication Difficulties outreach advisor across primary, secondary, and specialist provisions for Bromley LEA, Paul set up an independent advisory service. His service: Social Eyes, provides individual pupil/student caseload strategy/ intervention advice, CPD training, voluntary services forums and family workshops in Bromley, Lewisham, Croydon, Bexley and Greenwich.

These courses are provided in conjunction with Social Eyes. Click here to visit their website site.

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