Understanding and Supporting Girls with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Social Communication Difficulties. 

Course summary: 

Until recently, it was thought that autism was more common in boys than girls. However, it is now recognised that girls tend to exhibit the traits of autism in a less traditionally obvious way. Often their presentation has been described as “more subtle” than in boys. However, it seems that many autistic females copy others and use “masking” to try to hide their differences and “fit in”. This constant effort to be more like others can be exhausting, as well as leading girls to feel unsupported, frequently resulting in mental health difficulties. 

Trainers: Senior Educational Psychologist  

Course content: This training session aims to give insight into common experiences of autistic girls and provide staff with practical strategies to address the difficulties they face. 

Course dates and time:  

Spring: 2nd February 3:30-5:00 

Summer: 12th June 3:30-5:00 

Venue: MS Teams 

Who should attend? This training is useful for all school practitioners, behaviour leads, teachers, SENDCos, teaching assistants and learning mentors working within a mainstream setting. 

How to enrol on a course 

Please apply for the training courses via email: SENDtraining@milton-keynes.gov.uk  stating the course, the date, who will be attending and their email address. If a number of different staff members are attending from the same school/setting it is VITAL that you send the separate email addresses of all attendees. 

Applications for training MUST be sent at least 48 hours before the start of the training. 

For sessions delivered via MS Teams, email invites will be sent to participants with a MS Teams link, at least the day before each session. 

If you have any queries, please email:  

SENDtraining@milton-keynes.gov.uk