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Self Paced Learning
Introduction, about the course
Topic 1 - What is Autism?
Topic 2 – the neurodiversity paradigm
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7Topic 2 – the neurodiversity paradigm
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82.1 What is neurodiversity?
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92.2 The Neurodiversity movement
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102.3 Barriers to inclusion – structural and individual
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112.4 Neurodiversity movement activism flashpoints
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122.5 Accessing health services
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132.6 Navigating the world through a neurodiversity movement lens sensory issues
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142.7 Attitudes
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152.8 The problem with functioning labels
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16Tutorial 1 Monday 12th August 2024
Attend live online tutorial on 12th August to discuss content from session one
Topic 3 - Identity, pride and advocacy
Topic 4 - Autistic and neurotypical communication
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24Topic 4 - Autistic and neurotypical communication
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254.1 About communication
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264.2 Autism and communication – the autistic culture approach
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274.3 Eye contact
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284.4 Misunderstandings and miscommunication
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294.5 Non-speech communication
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304.6 Communication and intellect
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31Tutorial 2 Monday 26th August
Attend live online tutorial on 26 August to discuss content from sessions two and three
Topic 5 - Navigating employment.
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32Topic 5 - Navigating employment.
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335.1 Stereotypes and assumptions around autism and employment
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345.2 Retention
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355.3 Positive autistic attributes in the workplace
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365.4 Challenges at work
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375.5 Disclosure
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385.6 Allowing autistics staff to be autistic
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395.7 Using intense interests to drive a career.
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405.8 Workplace adjustments for autistic staff
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415.9 When work doesn’t work – bullying and harassment.
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425.10 Having a business
Topic 6 - Gender diversity and autism
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43Topic 6 - Gender diversity and autism
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446.1 Terminology around autism and gender diversity
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456.2 Transgender experience
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466.3 Gender identities
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476.4 Idea of Autigender
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486.5 Autism, gender diversity and sensory issues
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496.6 Common challenges for trans and gender divergent autistic adults
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50Tutorial 3 Monday 9th September 2024
Attend a live online tutorial on 9 September to discuss content from weeks four and five
Topic 7 - Relationships and friendships
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51Topic 7 - Relationships and friendships
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527.1 Busting myths
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537.2 Attributes of autistics – relationships
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547.3 The need for social acceptance
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557.4 Issues with friendships and relationships
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567.5 Relationships with family members
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577.6 Intimate relationships and sexuality
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587.7 Media representation – ‘Love on the Spectrum’ (Netflix)
Topic 8 - Mental health in adults
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59Topic 8 - Mental health in adults
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608.1 Anxiety disorders
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618.2 Autistic clinicians
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628.3 Why misdiagnoses can happen.
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638.4 Autistic burnout
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648.5 Intersectionality and mental health
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658.6 Autism and suicide
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668.7 Value of pets
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678.8 Educating mental health services
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68Tutorial 4 Monday 7th October 2024
Attend a live online tutorial on 7 October to discuss content from sessions six and seven
Topic 9 – Independent living
How long does the course run for?
The course commences on 29 July 2024 and concludes on 10 November 2024.
What does the course cover?
There are ten modules covering a number of topics related to autism in adulthood including the neurodiversity paradigm, independent living, mental health, employment, advocacy, identity and gender diversity. The approach taken in the course is strongly based in the neurodiversity paradigm and the human rights model of disability. The course was created by autistic advocate Yenn Purkis and focuses on supporting and empowering neurodivergent and autistic adults and building understanding of how to support them to navigate life well.
What is the aim of the course?
The course aims to educate students about autism in adulthood, open a conversation around autism and provide insights into issues and experiences of autistic adults. On completing the course students will have an increased understanding of the needs and experience of autistic adults and how to work with them effectively and in an inclusive way.
Who is eligible to undertake the course?
The course is primarily aimed at University of Wollongong Masters in Autism students. However, it is open to everyone. Masters students participating in the course will need to complete three assessment tasks for accreditation. Non-students do not need to complete the assessment tasks.
How many assessment tasks are there?
There are three assessment tasks – two essays and one research activity. Facilitator Yenn Purkis will mark the assessment tasks.
Do I need to complete all the activities?
All of the modules in the course have activities. These activities are not assessed and are self-paced for students to complete to strengthen their knowledge. Students do not need to complete the activities if they do not want to, but it is recommended that they do complete them as they form a core part of strengthening understanding.
Do I need to complete the assessment tasks?
If you have enrolled in the assessed version of the course you will need to complete all three assessment tasks. If you are enrolled in the non-assessed version of the course, you will not need to complete the assessment tasks
What are the grades for the assessment tasks?
The three assessment tasks attract a pass or fail grade. Students will need to achieve a pass grade for all three activities in order to pass the course.
Does the course count towards my accreditation in the Masters of Autism?
The assessed version of the course will count towards accreditation for students undertaking the Masters in Autism.
Can I access an extension if I am unable to complete the assessment tasks due to ill health or other personal circumstances?
We understand that sometimes things arise such as illness which are out of the student's control which may make it necessary to request an extension. However, these requests should be used only in exceptional circumstances. To request an extension or if you are concerned about your ability to complete one of more of the assessment tasks, please contact the course facilitator (Yenn Purkis) directly to discuss.
When are the tutorials?
There will be five online tutorials for this course. These will take place on 12 August, 26 August, 9 September, 7 October and 21 October. You will be sent a Zoom link for each of the tutorials.
Who is the course facilitator?
The course creator and facilitator is Yenn Purkis. Yenn is an autistic and ADHD advocate, author, presenter and consultant. They have been working in the neurodiversity and inclusion space since 2005. Yenn has written 17 published books and they have given two TEDx talks. Yenn created this course to support understanding and inclusion around autism and to complement the work of the University of Wollongong and the Master’s in Autism course.
Who do I contact with questions?
Contact Yenn Purkis directly with any questions- ypurkis@uow.edu.au
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