A Webinar Series : Focus on Autistic Girls and Teens
The focus of this four-part webinar series is on conversations related to healthy development of autistic girls and teenage girls. Both parents and young autistic people will benefit from topics related to independence, privacy, menstruation and dating and friendship relationships.
Session One: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and younger
This webinar will provide information to support parents and caregivers in feeling confident to address topics related to healthy sexual development.
Topics will include how to support independence, privacy, boundaries and topics about hygiene and self care.
Additional sessions in this series:
Session Two: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and older
Session Three for Autistic Girls: Healthy Friendships and Relationships
Session Four for Autistic Girls: Puberty and Menstruation
Speaker:
Stephanie Moeser is a social worker living and working in Peterborough, ON. As a part time faculty at Fleming College, she teaches in the Mental Health and Addictions, Social Service Worker and Developmental Service Worker programs. Originally from Toronto, a focus of Stephanie’s clinical work has been in supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. In her private practice Stephanie provides mental health supports addressing areas of relationships, wellness, and issues related to managing mental health challenges such as anxiety and mood disorders. She has a specialization in supporting autistic students attending post-secondary education, and girls, women and trans and non-binary people on the spectrum.
Over the years Stephanie has presented on the topic of wellness and selfcare to parents/caregivers, people living with disabilities, mental health professionals and allied health professionals. This past month she has provided a series of webinars on this topic for Autism Ontario. She is passionate about the need to talk about feelings and to integrate active compassion into one own’s life, especially during this difficult time.
Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions.