Adult Autism Skills Training

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A targeted skills training program for adults for adults with an autism diagnosis.

 

A 10-session program that covers the following topics:

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Emotional Awareness - Self & Others

Develop foundations in recognising and labelling emotions in oneself.

Improve recognition of social and emotional cues in others without implying there is one correct way to behave.​

 

Social Communication & Self Advocacy

Strengthen reciprocal communication in a natural, non-scripted way.

Increase confidence in social situations and advocating for needs.

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Navigating Social Expectations

Explore the balance between personal comfort and social expectations. Not forcing conformity, but empowering the individual to choose intentionally.

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Cognitive Flexibility

Practise handling unexpected changes or transitions.

Learn flexible thinking and adapting in different environments and situations.

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Emotional Regulation & Distress Tolerance

Support coping with perceived rejection, criticism, and emotional overwhelm.

Sensory-friendly and autism-adapted mindfulness approaches.

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