Mental and Emotional Wellbeing for Autistic Children and Young People

Join us for a session exploring ways to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of autistic children and young people. Join us for our Thrive Talk on Mental and Emotional Wellbeing for Autistic Children and Young People Event Overview Mental and emotional wellbeing is influenced by a range of factors, including our environment, relationships, communication experiences, and a sense of identity. For autistic children and young people, wellbeing can be shaped by unique strengths as well as differences related to sensory processing, communication, anxiety, transitions, education and social connection. This Thrive Talk will explore how families, professionals and communities can support positive well-being through understanding, acceptance and neuro-affirming practice. Combining professional expertise with lived experience, the session will provide practical insights, encourage reflection and highlight approaches that support autistic children and young people. Attendees will hear from two speakers who bring complementary perspectives on supporting wellbeing, resilience and belonging. Who Should Attend? The event is suitable for: • Autistic people • Parents, carers and family members • Education professionals • Social care practitioners • Healthcare • Community organisations • Anyone with an interest in supporting the wellbeing of autistic children and young people There will be an opportunity to network at this event and representatives from our Community Advice Service and local service Autism Neurodiversity North Scotland and Elevate, Autism Training and Consutlancy will have stands at the event with information, they will be available to offer advice, support and guidance. Refreshments will be provided.