{"product_id":"the-asd-girls-wellbeing-toolkit","title":"The ASD Girls' Wellbeing Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere has been a recent increase in awareness of the need for timely and appropriate diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in girls and young women. Without such a diagnosis and the relevant support systems being put in place, young women are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 30-session programme is in three sections: Me \u0026amp; My Mental Health; Relationships \u0026amp; Communication Skills; My Toolkit for Wellbeing \u0026amp; Future Health and aims to ensure that girls can and do develop good mental health, including appropriate levels of autonomy, emotional resilience and open communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare has been taken to ensure that the activities are ASD friendly through the use of explicit aims, reinforcement, clear language, concrete examples, role play, structure and routine, and a focus on self-awareness. This resource also includes a comprehensive PowerPoint Training Session for staff and carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe activities will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Promote personal and social skills development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Develop self-esteem and self-awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Empower the exploration of the many aspects of sexuality and healthy personal relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Encourage personal responsibility for keeping both mind and body safe and healthy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Enable evaluation and confidential access to local and national sources of information, support and advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sessions address contemporary issues that are relevant to young people, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Consent, safety \u0026amp; the law in relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Body image \u0026amp; obesity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Self-respect \u0026amp;aspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Stress \u0026amp; anxiety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Influence of the media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Self-harming behaviours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Using CBT \u0026amp; Mindfulness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• The range of sexual attitudes, relationships \u0026amp; behaviours in society\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• The use of psychoactive substances (legal highs) \u0026amp; performance (steroids) and image enhancing substances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e• Understanding \u0026amp; strengthening intergenerational relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e310pp A4 paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This Wellbeing Toolkit, specifically targeted at girls with autism is exactly what is needed to build emotional resilience… and will do what it says on the label … a significant contribution.’ - Professor Barry Carpenter CBE OBE PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChair, the National Forum on Girls with Autism,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor of Mental Health in Education, Oxford Brookes University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWINNER 2020 EDUCATION BOOK OF THE YEAR EDUCATION RESOURCES AWARDS (ERA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFINALIST 2020 SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE OF THE YEAR EDUCATION RESOURCES AWARDS (ERA)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Play Doctors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56565609398612,"sku":"450","price":46.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5576\/0468\/files\/450-The-ASD-Girls-Wellbeing-Toolkit.jpg?v=1784989398","url":"https:\/\/theplaydoctors.co.uk\/products\/the-asd-girls-wellbeing-toolkit","provider":"The Play Doctors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}