Post Diagnostic Support Sessions

Adult Autism

We believe Autism is a natural variation of human experience, and these sessions are rooted in this strengths-based understanding. Receiving an Autism diagnosis can create a variety of emotions, and this session pack provides a space to process these, learn about Autism and the neurodiversity affirming movement while assisting you to understand your brain – how you sense, process, learn, communicate and connect. Whether you want to learn more about yourself, build skills, or simply have a space to be seen and heard following your diagnostic assessment or self-identification, we are here to support you. Every person’s journey is unique, and we are here to help you navigate yours with clarity, compassion, and respect.

Core sessions

Session 1: Neurodiversity and Autism

What is neurodiversity?
What is Autism?
Establishing goals for post-diagnostic sessions

Session 2: Exploring Identity

My interests, strengths, skills, values.
My brain - cognitive/ learning profile, communication preferences, sensory and motor profile.
Areas of difficulty or where support is needed

Session 3: Relationships and Coping

My relationships and social interaction style across contexts - identifying areas that you would like to develop, if any.
Understand masking, disclosure and safe spaces.
Assess emotional wellbeing, current coping strategies and areas for further skills development.

Session 4: Goal Setting and Preventing Burnout

Establish personal and professional meaningful goals based on current strengths and difficulties.
Break down goals into initial and realistic steps, determining skills to develop. Provide appropriate resources, such as support groups, workshops, books, social media listening (lived experience).
Identify burnout cues and ways to prevent Autistic burnout.