MAPS Program for Parents: Mapping Autistic Pathways Successfully
Session Dates: September 3rd and 17th from 9:30am to 12:30pm AWST
While live attendance is encouraged, the sessions will be recorded and available for viewing if you cannot make them on the day.
For many young Autistic people, their families, and school staff, the transition to adulthood is a daunting one, marked by significant changes in available services. More than half of young Autistic adults are not successfully transitioning to adulthood in the first two years after high school. However, proper planning can ease this difficult transition and ensure that Autistic individuals build the skills and establish the support that will allow them to flourish in adulthood.
Parents and school staff often ask me, “When is the best time to start planning for the transition from high school to adulthood?"
This important transition is best initiated by Year 9 or 10 of high school, depending on the young person's developmental stage however it is never too early or late! While a collaborative process is ideal (e.g., involvement of school staff, the young person and family), training around this process can initially begin with parents.
I created the Mapping Autistic Pathways Successfully (MAPS) parent program after observing the transition challenges and needs post-high school for Autistic and PDA young people. Parents often felt unsure as to how to best support their child in planning for post-school options.
The MAPS parent program focuses on helping parents understand their child’s neurotype, strengths, interests, values, and utilise MAPS tools to maximise participation in high school, higher education, employment, and independent living for Autistic adolescents or young adults. To support the transition to adulthood, individualised approaches are the foundation of the MAPS approach, with the aim of building the foundations for a positive and meaningful adult life.
The MAPS program will be presented via two online sessions providing information on the following topics from a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
The sessions will cover:
- How do I begin supporting my child to prepare for post-school life?
- Strategies and solutions for involving school staff and/ or other supporting adults
- Ways to engage your adolescent in the process - exploring options, reducing uncertainty and increasing decision making
- You have a child with a PDA profile? Creative and authentic ways to support their journey into adulting
- Elements of the MAPS program including practical templates to work though each domain
- Thriving in your role as parent and supporter
- Connecting with post-school services - what are the options?
Throughout the online sessions, Dr Theresa Kidd will draw upon her knowledge and skills gained from:
- Lived and family experience of Autism, ADHD and PDA and homeschooling
- Clinical and research experience in supporting Autistic adolescents, young adults, and their families transitioning from secondary schooling
- Co-founding and managing the Curtin University Mentoring Program for Autistic university students
- 10 years experience working within the Disability Employment Service field
- Working with and training school staff in supporting students to transition from high school
The information in this training is tailored towards parents. Teachers and other school staff and/ or therapists can request our training tailored specifically for supporting students in the transition from high school.
As part of your registration for this event, you will receive practical templates and helpful resources and links.
Investment: $600 + GST
Session Dates: August 6th and 13th, from 9:30am to 12:30pm AWST, attendance at both sessions are required and included in the ticket price.
Meet Your Presenters
Dr Theresa Kidd
Clinical Psychologist
Theresa is part of a neurodivergent family including two PDA children (now young adults). She is a clinical psychologist, research fellow and the clinical director of The Kidd Clinic, a private, national psychology group practice focused on Autism, ADHD, and mental health across the lifespan. Theresa has a background in Disability and Employment, Autism and Education (including home education, 'school can't', and founding a program for Autistic university students), and Autism and mental health. She is committed to helping neurodivergent individuals of all ages to minimise their challenges, harness their strengths and to achieve meaningful life goals.
" The most useful concept I found was the idea of throwing out the social clock. So empowering for freeing the mind to focus on planning for where our young person is at, not where society says they should be."
" Listening to Theresa and other's experience. The helpful advice and resources are very specific that I could apply to my own situation. "
FAQs
Q. How do I join the webinar?
Once registered, you will receive a ticket confirmation. You will receive an email one day before the event containing a Zoom link to the webinar and a resource file. Please note that the Zoom link will only become accessible once the webinar begins.
Q. Can I use my child's NDIS funding?
Parents may be able to utilise NDIS funding, depending on the details outlined in their child's plan.
As we cannot provide specific advice regarding individual plans, we recommend consulting your plan manager or LAC to determine if this training is covered under your child's NDIS plan.
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Q. Can I watch the webinar later if I can't attend live?
Absolutely! The recording will be available for viewing 30 days from when it becomes accessible. Please note that it may take up to a week for the recording to be uploaded and ready to access.
Q. What will I need to participate in the webinar?
All you need is a device with internet access and a quiet space to engage with the content. The webinar platform will be hosted on Zoom which you can join with just a click via the link provided.
Q. Will I be able to ask questions during the webinar?
Yes! These sessions are interactive so you are able to ask questions and share your experiences if you feel comfortable to do so (but no pressure!).
Q. What is the cancellation policy?
We understand that plans may need to change.
If you need to cancel your registration, including change of mind, please note the following terms.
• Cancellations must be made in writing to events@kiddclinic.com.au.
• Cancellations made 15 days or more prior to the event will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
• Cancellations made 14 days or less prior to the event will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
• Refunds will not be offered in the event of non-attendance.
Check out our full Terms & Conditions here: https://the-kidd-clinic.odoo.com/terms
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