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Transforming Autism Project
Великобритания
Добавлен 27 ноя 2017
Here at the Transforming Autism Project, we are committed to empowering the families & carers of autistic children to optimise their life prospects & unlock their true potential.
We aim to support parents to transform the lives of their autistic children by helping them to truly understand the needs they aren't able to clearly express & to respond to these in ways that make them feel safe, protected, looked after & strongly connected to those close to them. We want to do this through support in the home, parent groups, our proposed intentive Mifne Clinic & online materials including webinars, articles, interviews, online tools & eventually a comprehensive Autism Parenting Hub.
Early Intervention is a key part of giving the right foundational support and understanding to an autistic child that will provide them with the strength and confidence that they need for later life, and we aim to work with and advocate working with children at the earliest possible opportunity to achieve this.
We aim to support parents to transform the lives of their autistic children by helping them to truly understand the needs they aren't able to clearly express & to respond to these in ways that make them feel safe, protected, looked after & strongly connected to those close to them. We want to do this through support in the home, parent groups, our proposed intentive Mifne Clinic & online materials including webinars, articles, interviews, online tools & eventually a comprehensive Autism Parenting Hub.
Early Intervention is a key part of giving the right foundational support and understanding to an autistic child that will provide them with the strength and confidence that they need for later life, and we aim to work with and advocate working with children at the earliest possible opportunity to achieve this.
Daphne's Zipworld Fundraiser
Daphne (85) and 2 friends went to Zip World in Wales to fundraise for Transforming Autism by Ziplining on Velocity, the fastest zip line in the world, and the longest in Europe.
Here is Daphne's zipline from her head cam.
Here is Daphne's zipline from her head cam.
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Видео
Confident Autism Parenting Testimonial: A Grandfather's Experience - Transforming Autism
Просмотров 1043 месяца назад
Faith and Matthew describe their experience of Transforming Autism's new First Steps programme, and how it's changed the life of their son, and their whole family. Confident Autism Parenting is a 10 week workshop programme from Transforming Autism that's aimed at giving parents of autistic children the understanding of and connection with their autistic children to facilitate their optimal deve...
Facilitating Interaction: Autism for Parents 21 (Q1 2024)
Просмотров 1505 месяцев назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. In this episode, Guy and Andrew turn their attention to how to help empower autistic children to initiate communication and interaction, rather than unconsciously training them to simply respond to external st...
First Steps Testimonial (Short Version): Transforming Autism - Faith & Matthew
Просмотров 3157 месяцев назад
Faith and Matthew describe their experience of Transforming Autism's new First Steps programme, and how it's changed the life of their son, and their whole family. You can also see the full version of this testimonial at - ruclips.net/video/sy2DhoXLpPU/видео.html If you're interested in benefiting from this programme, you can find out more and register at transformingautism.org/firststeps/
First Steps Testimonial (Full Version): Transforming Autism - Faith & Matthew
Просмотров 957 месяцев назад
Faith and Matthew describe their experience of Transforming Autism's new First Steps programme, and how it's changed the life of their son, and their whole family. There's also a short version of this testimonial (just the first couple of minutes of clips) which you might prefer to share. You can find it at - ruclips.net/video/HjdVa3CMnl4/видео.html If you're interested in benefiting from this ...
Connecting With Your Autistic Child - Autism for Parents 20 (Nov/Dec 23)
Просмотров 3739 месяцев назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. In this episode Guy and Andrew talk about the foundational building blocks of making a deep connection with our autistic children, that can lead to ongoing nourishing relationships with them. Find Out More Abo...
Discipline (Revisited) - Autism for Parents 19 (Sep-Oct 23)
Просмотров 80211 месяцев назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. In this episode Guy and Andrew revisit the discussion about Discipline for autistic children which we began in an earlier episode in the light of some feedback on that episode. They look at why it might be dif...
Transforming Autism Webinar - Engaging Your Child in Play and Everyday Activities
Просмотров 633Год назад
Specialist Occupational Therapist, Aaliya Mavini, presents this tip-filled webinar on how to help autistic children to engage with their parents and carers in play and in the the everyday activities of daily life. You can find some accompanying materials for this webinar on the Webinar Archive page at - transformingautism.org/webinar-archive/ Find out more about Transforming Autism at transform...
An Autistic Child's Experience (Autism for Parents 18: Jul-Aug 23)
Просмотров 358Год назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. In this episode Guy shares some of his own experiences as an autistic child and then adult to throw some light on how an autistic child might be experiencing the world. We may not always perceive this by obser...
Transforming Autism Webinar - Introduction to Attachment Theory
Просмотров 244Год назад
A more theoretical webinar for a change, where we look at the basics of Attachment Theory and how it might relate to your child. Delivered by our therapist, Kate Beckwith. This is the first in our new series of Webinars for 2023. Find out more about Transforming Autism at transformingautism.org
Listening To Your Autistic Child (Autism for Parents 17 - May/Jun 23)
Просмотров 297Год назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. This episode talks about the importance of listening to and affirming a child as we go about our everyday lives, so that they feel our full attention, respect and unconditional acceptance. Find Out More About ...
Accepting Your Autistic Child and Yourself (Autism For Parents 16: Mar/Apr 23)
Просмотров 967Год назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. This episode talks of the importance of rejecting any suggestion that our children are somehow defective, and offering them our full and unconditional acceptance. This also involves a degree of kindness and ac...
Promoting Development for Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 15 - Jan/Feb 23)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
Autism for Parents is a series of conversations on aspects of bringing up an autistic child based on attachment parenting, with Guy Shahar and child development specialist, Andrew Shahan. This episode explores the difficult balance between on the one side fully accepting the child and protecting them from unnecessary adversity, and on the other, giving them opportunities for development sociall...
First Steps Programme - Testimonial (Full Version)
Просмотров 363Год назад
Cheryl and Chris describe their experience of Transforming Autism's new First Steps programme, and how it's changed the life of their son, and their whole family. If you're interested in benefiting from this programme, which was created for Transforming Autism by Norland College, you can find out more and register at transformingautism.org/firststeps/
First Steps Programme - Testimonial (Short Version)
Просмотров 534Год назад
First Steps Programme - Testimonial (Short Version)
Addressing Autistic Trauma: Interview with Paul Micallef
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
Addressing Autistic Trauma: Interview with Paul Micallef
Self Reflection in Parenting Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 14 - Nov/Dec22)
Просмотров 506Год назад
Self Reflection in Parenting Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 14 - Nov/Dec22)
Transforming Autism First Steps Testimonial Early Intervention
Просмотров 162Год назад
Transforming Autism First Steps Testimonial Early Intervention
What is Autism? (Autism For Parents 13 - Sep/Oct 22)
Просмотров 309Год назад
What is Autism? (Autism For Parents 13 - Sep/Oct 22)
Positive Discipline For Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 12 - Jul/Aug 22)
Просмотров 25 тыс.2 года назад
Positive Discipline For Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 12 - Jul/Aug 22)
Bullying (Autism For Parents 11 - Jun 22)
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Bullying (Autism For Parents 11 - Jun 22)
Acceptance (Autism For Parents 10 - May 22)
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Acceptance (Autism For Parents 10 - May 22)
Masking in Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 9 - Apr 22)
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Masking in Autistic Children (Autism For Parents 9 - Apr 22)
Food Issues: Understanding Autism Eating Habits (Autism For Parents 7 - Feb 22)
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Food Issues: Understanding Autism Eating Habits (Autism For Parents 7 - Feb 22)
Autism For Parents 6 - Social Development
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Autism For Parents 6 - Social Development
Autism For Parents 5 - Repetitive Play
Просмотров 9762 года назад
Autism For Parents 5 - Repetitive Play
Autism For Parents - 3 - NeuroDiversity
Просмотров 2482 года назад
Autism For Parents - 3 - NeuroDiversity
Thank you!!!
Thank You!!!!
This interviewer's questions/prompts and responses were so long, this interview seemed to be more focused on the opinions of the interviewer and not honestly be holding space for Paul's direct experiences. I see this interviewing dynamic so often with domineering, attention-seeking, neurotypical interviewers. It was distracting and disappointing to see it here.
So happy that I was born in 1968 when spanking and slapping etc of children was already illegal here in Sweden. Also happy that none of my relatives feeled the need to be violent and didn't shout at me, if I misbehaved they just had a talk with me. As well as not been hurt or yelled at, I was never told to stand in the corner or got locked up in my room. The most effective way, I found out quite quickly, with the children I was a part of raising, was to set a standard of understanding and loving, and then it was enough to look at them sideways, or just turn silent, to make them burst into tears with shame. And then have a talk with them, explaining that I wasn't mad at them, hug them etc, showing love.
Brain spotting is a technique found to be beneficial for both AsD and TraUma❤
IM SCREAMING YES (autistic adult here) lol
Definitely. Thank you for sharing and discussing this topic.
Even the best intentions of family, neighbours, teachers etc., it's still abuse even if they weren't aware of it. Seriously, I got blamed for being bullied too! Sure they understood bullying is wrong, but apparently, I was 'inviting' it..... I was just a child trying to defend myself because I wasn't protected! Bullies weren't told to stop their behaviour and I don't remember ever anyone being punished. I was safe at home, bullies couldn't get there but still everything was your own responsibility. On the one hand, that makes you creative, responsible and mature but it also causes you to be poorly understood. And my boundaries weren't understood/respected a lot. And it was often like: 'don't be ridiculous, just try/do this'. That pushing sometimes lead me to be slower with things, like cycling. In The Netherlands cycling is a number one way to get around but it didn't come naturally to me because of motor issues. They kept pushing me while I was very, very uncomfortable trying to balance on just two wheels. I still keep feelings to myself usually and I have exploded from that a couple of times. Because if no one tries to understand why you're in distress, you don't address it any more and you're on your own trying to deal with it. It's very unhealthy and perhaps it's part of the reason why I'm exhausted a lot. As for food triggers, I had several as a child. Still don't like mushrooms because of the texture(who likes soft rubber, right?) but most others are gone because of a changed palate and because some foods are of much better quality these days. But I will not forgive that teacher at school camp berating me for having a meltdown over sloppy, watery, disgusting cucumber salad which I refused, but got it dumped on my plate anyway. He lectured me about hungry kids in Africa and that we have it tons better here so we shouldn't refuse or complain about food. Whatever his 'good intentions' were, it's still bloody gaslighting! In those days, cucumbers were mostly water, no flavour at all and any dish you put them in, would become slimy mushy slob what wasn't fit for anyone. He had no regard for my emotional condition and apparently had no interest in my needs. And the school was special education even (LOM-school for Dutchies). A school which in hindsight didn't suit my academic needs as everyone moved to practical education. I took a little detour and graduated VWO(school level which gives straight access to any university) 7 years later. But in those days there weren't any schools for smart kids with certain challenges. These days I occasionally buy organic cucumber for sandwiches or simple salads. They're much more firm and flavourful. I need taste and texture, I can't bear tasteless and sloppy. But I think what remains mostly is anxiety dealing with things I can't control, I can't stand being disturbed, sensory issues and I still feel misunderstood a lot. I feel I need more autonomy to control where I am, where I work and the kind of work I want to be doing. That last thing, I have a basic plan sorted and there is a department at our organisation I would like to get into and have a more predictable schedule that isn't subject to factors like work influx in and people available to do it. Because when your roster even changes on the day itself, it drains a lot of energy from me and I want to be in a position where I am in control of that. At least, I am now very much aware of the kind of emotional abuse many people are still being subjected to. You also see it in online behaviour a lot. And those that do it, often get it back from me because I know what they're about, I know what they do and I know how to put bullies in their place. It is basically also the current geopolitical situation on this planet: Democracy versus autocracy. Autocrats are the bullies, gaslighters who want to control you, push you and don't respect your boundaries. Democracy is the opposite: freedom with responsibility, unconditional respect, equality, equity and institutional social support.
I am a 80 y/o great grandmother who recently got emergency custody of my 10 year old great granddaughter who I have discovered has autism. She is high functioning in some areas but infantile in others. It is very challenging since there are two generations between us. We have good days and bad days, I am learning to back off and allow. She has tablet and an iPod which calms her down, so my go to now is to restrict these items to get cooperation.
I’m currently in my MSW program exploring attachment theory and this was such an appreciated resource with how limited the information and research we have available to us on autism and attachment theory!
For those looking for a neurodiversity affirming “discipline” method - Collaborate & Proactive Solutions, Dr. Ross Greene. - rostered psychotherapist/mom (who may also be neurodivergent) of an amazing autistic kiddo w/ a PDA profile
We already implement these in theory and practicum but how do you stop door slamming? At some point it is defiance that needs discipline. Cheers
Sorry that s great job I want my son to join how can that take place ? Big thank u.
My autistic trauma comes from childhood abuse and abusive narcissistic relationships, especially the last one I had which was 13yrs. I doubt I will trust anyone else again. I’m trying my best to heal with my therapist. I count myself lucky to have one and one that is also on the spectrum. Wishing you all health and that you find the support you want and need in you journey ❤💪💪
How can we teach more people to avoid traumatizing autistic kids? I volunteer at a hippo-therapy center, and the therapist rarely allows the kids to say no. Some of the kids get words mixed up and will say no when they mean yes and she'll still scold them for it. It's not hard to tell what they meant by their tone. But even when they really do mean no, she won't respect it. Almost every kid I've seen with her for longer than a year has had a meltdown at one point or another because she wasn't reading their cues, or wouldn't let them say no to an activity. She even started desensitizing a kid when the kid was already upset once. I tried to call her out on this once and she shouted at me, and stayed mad at me for weeks, AND blamed me for the parent's reaction too. I'm not a therapist, just a volunteer. So I don't think she'll listen to me.
That should be reported somewhere. Not allowing kids to have agency and be respected when they say no is setting them up for being abused people pleasers as adults. Where they end up doing things they don't want to because they were taught their no is not respected. It can be dangerous, even
@Star1412s That therapist needs to be fired. Anyone who doesn't respect boundaries should not work with children.
To the point 👉 no essay brilliant 👍 ❤
Tony attwood is amazing X
Wow how fo focus with background triggers X
Thank you!!! Im finaly being heard
Be a drill sergeant when they're misbehaving but be the polar opposite when they are behaving it takes an extremely large spectrum of reactions and proactively to keep a child with autistic children in line
It was nice to see some content decidicated to discipline for autism. So much material out there on child disipline and almost nothing on discipline for autistic children. Most professional advice we have found basically says all autistic children are different, and the usual rules dont apply, but say nothing else on the matter, which is useless to a parent. Best advice i can offer to other parents? If in doubt (about whether this behaviour is them being a stubborn child vs autism) is always assume its autism and come at it from a gentler angle wirh more time and less shouting or firm words. And if its a siutation you literally can't take time or be gentle? (Say thry try to run into the road on the way to school), then you just have to endure it, both you and the child, have the meltdown and come out the other side, and address it later. (Parent of an autistic 5 year old who was non verbal till 4).
Omg . This is so me. Thank u. I dont feel so alone
What pressures do kids have in life? Lol
Why do you say that like it doesn't exist?
As an autistic adult who is pretty sure her dauter is autistic and struggling I really wanted to be able to make it through this video but I couldn't make it past more that the first 10 mins. Please stop sucking your teeth when you talk Andrew or turn down your mic sensitivity so it doesn't pick that up. 😓
I think he may have it backwards. Not all autistic individuals have anxiety.
I disagree. I'm diagnosed with ASD level 1 and I have struggled with severe anxiety my whole life. The majority of other autistic people I've met also have anxiety. The world is built for neurotypical people, and we don't fit in. Constantly being on edge trying to figure out how to fit in and be accepted is traumatic, and causes us to develop anxiety disorders.
@@sydneybird2462 Também sou autista e sofro muito com Transtorno de Ansiedade Social.
I feel this one. It’s constant abuse. It’s the constant rejection. It’s being paid less than my peers, because of personality shortcomings, but doing better work because that’s how I compensate.
Looking back, I’m nearly 100% certain my little brother had autism. His “discipline” was getting punched and kicked. 😢
That’s awful 😢
I’ve been stammering for the last two weeks from additional unrelenting stress during autistic burnout. If I could get others to throw expectations for me out the window, I would feel so much better. I can do nothing but survive right now.
"Just because you don't understand me, doesn't mean I'm wrong"
My case: growing up with what I believe was undiagnosed and unsuspected autism, in a household with a lot of chaos due to parents' turbulent marriage. Layer on a good dose of bad social experiences at school. Ability to cope ==> overwhelmed. I remember as a child having several years of chronic respiratory and GI problems. Result: major social anxiety and social avoidance which I've experienced since a teen. Only years later (fairly recently) did I connect all the dots. Greatly appreciate you sharing your experience!
Very touching and informative video. It’s so hard not to take my son’s behavior personal but I am going to use some of these suggestions and have faith things get better
I have a question 🙋♀️ my daughter has traits of being on the spectrum, ADHD she is very controlling/ this is how it’s presented. She has allll characteristics of PDA more then anything. Would love more information if anyone knows about this ! ❤
My son is six! He has autism ,I love him and he is so beautiful, but I'm broken and I can't cope!
Hugs, My nonverbal grandson is having public meltdowns....so heart breaking watching his father learning how to deal with this.
If most of the signs we attribute to autism are trauma, what actually is autism at its core?
Excellent ❤
I do to
I think my baby may have autism or may develop autism. There are too many red flags with him. I am here to ensure he develops a secure attachment with me, just in case. 🥺💕💔
I emailed Prof. Green saying that i have a new model that would explain autism on neurological basis as the unanimous agreement among scientists that it is a neurological condition and we still do not have a neurological model. I explained that my model would indeed transform the life of autistic children and their families among so many other disabilities and conditions. I wanted to present my work at INSAR meeting in Melbourne May 2024. Sadly i did not get any reply. How can we transform anything if we do not even know what is autism? If anyone knows Prof.Green please let him know. I can present the work for him in Manchester.
👏 👏👏👏Couldn't agree more Love the "Loving coach approach " definitely best and effective route to go on🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Constructive criticism: the background noise is very distracting from this conversation
Me not: Feeling any Fear. I am a man. With sorrow.....
True people do not like changes😮
After leaving a wrong church I am having a trauma, then covid measures. Really awful!😮
Transforming is a strange choice of words. It seems that transforming allistism would never be thought of because it’s not desirable or even possible. But, because autistic people are often lacking appropriate resources and having agency it appears the answer is to transform the autist. This is an unfortunate way to approach people especially children. When you say it’s the expectation that brings desirable change is it more the resources and agency are provided for the child than expectations. Parents are less stressed when their children have the appropriate resources and their agency is protected.
I think we need to bring parenting or child psychology classes to high school and college. This is imperative knowledge for all who may one day be a parent!
I always say I wish I has studied early ed before becoming a mom
Very important video!!! More people need to know about this!
And please: We need a translation into german......
I found putting containers and boxes without lids in different parts of the room where they make messes helps to throw things in. Sometimes they miss but get close. Easy for you to pick up too and keep things some what tidy. I keep like items together in a group and limit the amount so not to cause over stimulating.
Thank you for this! I work with autistic kids, and I understand the difficulty of not physically trying to get a child to do something. I am asked to help the children physically move physically from classroom to classroom as well as to the bathroom and it can be so hard when they are upset. Appreciate the vulnerability and the discussion.
I really appreciate this video. I’m the mother of two autistic children. A seven-year-old and a five-year-old, and then they have a little three-year-old sister who is now copying their behavior. So the two older children are modeling dysfunctional behavior to the typical three-year-old. They also have been quite rough and a little abusive to her when she was just an infant. So now she’s very defensive and she hits and throws and scratches and bites. It’s a stressful situation because where we live, there is not any support for parenting classes on the spot for autism. I have done a lot of personal research and I haven’t found many resources on parenting multiple children with autism. This video, was very helpful to help me think a different perspective. It’s ❤one of the few that I found on RUclips that are specific to parenting autistic children. All of the other parenting videos I’ve seen may work with typical children , but it is not the same with autistic children. I I have still taken some of the advice and try to see if some of the parenting tactics for typical children would work, sometimes it would be helpful. On top of the autism, both of my older children who are five and seven years old also have ADHD. I appreciate the video. Please share more, and if you can, share a video about parents, who have multiple children who are autistic, and influence the younger siblings. I have an eight month old baby right now and she sometimes watches what’s going on and I try to turn her around because she’s probably traumatized or shocked at this behavior. She is only nine months and she’s been scratched a few times and pushed for no reason at all. The closest to any type of therapy that could be helpful would be ABA therapy, but that’s more about working on the children, not so much the parents… and it’s very expensive. Our daughter who is five years old has never had any therapies, but I recently found a place to repair. It was covered on my insurance so she had a session already. My son only had one year of ABA therapy and he’s currently in a Autism Behavior class in his school. It’s really really helpful and he loves it, but he does learn some bad habits from some of the other kids in his class that he brings home and then passes onto his sisters.
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You’re so right ❤
This So True. But I have a hedgehog cafe. Still Sheilding. But nature helps. Thank You for talking about this. Interested to listening to this.. Am still Solitary. But Always supporting My Autistic Grandkids. That stops me from suicide. Thank You.