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  • WEBINAR: Self-Care - Putting You First with Barb Cook 29th January 2020
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  • WEBINAR: MASTERING Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy with Barb Cook 5 February 2020
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  • WEBINAR: Being the Executive of Functioning with Barb Cook 12 February 2020
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  • WEBINAR: Workplace Social Skills for People on the Autism Spectrum with Barb Cook 19 February 2020
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  • WEBINAR: Sensory Management - Identifying Stressors in the Workplace with Barb Cook 11 March 2020
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  • Reducing Workplace Stress: Working Together on Self-Care by Barb Cook, M.Aut., Dip.HSc.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity and Employment: Working Together for Positive Futures by Barb Cook, M.Aut.
  • Workplace Social Skills: Challenging the Narrative for Autistic People by Barb Cook, M.Aut.
  • It’s Never too Early to Start: Planning Employment Futures with Autistic and Neurodivergent People by Barb Cook, M.Aut.
  • It’s not all about IT… Breaking the stigma in employment choices for autistic & neurodivergent people by Barb Cook
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Reducing Workplace Stress: Working Together on Self-Care by Barb Cook, M.Aut., Dip.HSc. - NeuroEmploy Pty Ltd

My latest article on self-care and how employers and workplaces can play a critical role in supporting neurodivergent people in implementing self-care and encouraging healthier working relationships and practices.

Also this Wednesday the 29th January at 6pm QLD time I will be holding my Self-Care Webinar that will investigate the contributing factors to burnout, stress, anxiety and depression and how to implement good self-care practices to support neurodivergent people at work and in everyday life. You can register for this event here: https://neuroemploy.com/product/webinar-self-care-putting-you-first-with-barb-cook-29th-january-2020/

#selfcare #employment #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodiversity #wellbeing #mentalhealth #burnout #neurodivergent #neuroemploy #webinar #NDIS #developmentaleducator #stress #anxiety #depression #workplacestress #business #inclusion #communication #workingtogether

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How often do we hear ourselves saying “I just need to finish this job and then I can take a break”, or “If I can get this project finished, I can then take a couple of days off”? When we tell ourselves this over and over again, without taking action to ‘look after ourselves’, the … Red... ... See more

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Editor & co-author - internationally acclaimed book Spectrum Women. Founder - Spectrum Women Magazine. Neurodiversity writer & international speaker
Tickets still available for my self-care webinar t Tickets still available for my self-care webinar tomorrow! https://neuroemploy.com/product/webinar-self-care-putting-you-first-with-barb-cook-29th-january-2020/ #selfcare #employment #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodiversity #wellbeing #webinar #supportiveworkplace #puttingyoufirst #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #downtime #timeout
Webinar Next Week! Link in bio Self-Care – Putt Webinar Next Week! Link in bio Self-Care – Putting You First Self-care is critical in maintaining good mental health and physical wellbeing, but is also one of the hardest things to implement into our daily lives. Neurodivergent people often experience higher rates of anxiety and depression, along with high levels of stress and burnout. By the time they hit their 30s and 40s, many neurodivergent people are exhausted, struggling to stay employed, have broken relationships and friendships, along with the emergence of associated chronic disease and health problems. #neuroemploy #selfcare #neurodivergent #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #autistic #burnout #depression #anxiety #employment #stress #wellbeing #mentalhealth #masking #strategies #neurodiversity #relationships #chronicdisease https://neuroemploy.com/product/webinar-self-care-putting-you-first-with-barb-cook-29th-january-2020/
I had the wonderful privilege and honour of readin I had the wonderful privilege and honour of reading Siena Castellon’s new book Spectrum Girls and writing an endorsement. I highly recommend this book, so do yourself a favour and preorder yourself a copy ready for its release in March! Photos courtesy of Siena 😊 #spectrumgirls #spectrumwomen
3 HOUR LIVE WEBINAR: Relationships & the Autism S 3 HOUR LIVE WEBINAR: Relationships & the Autism Spectrum with Barb Cook & Yenn Purkis STRICTLY LIMITED TO 100 TICKETS DATES & TIMES FRIDAY – 17th April, 2020 3pm – 6pm Vancouver Canada 5pm – 8pm Dallas, USA 6pm – 9pm New York, USA SATURDAY – 18th April, 2020 8am – 11am Perth, Australia 10am – 1pm Brisbane, Australia 12pm – 3pm Auckland, New Zealand Ticket Price: $60.00 To register your ticket visit: https://spectrumwomenevents.com/product/3-hour-live-webinar-relationships-the-autism-spectrum-with-barb-cook-yenn-purkis-18th-april-2020/ This webinar is for autistic and neurodiverse adults, parents, educators, employers and health professionals. On completion of this webinar, a certificate will be provided with three (3) hours personal development. About the webinar… Relationships come in many forms. These can be friendships, romantic and intimate or these relationships can be part of our everyday lives when we are at work with bosses and colleagues or in an educational setting at school or uni. A commonality of these relationships is there usually is more than one person involved and requires navigation of the hidden expectations and dynamics of interaction and connection with other people. In this webinar, Barb and Yenn will explore the various types of relationships, what the expectations are, and how neurodiverse people can express their needs and understanding of how they experience connecting with other people. Some of the topics covered are the dynamics of friendships, romantic encounters and expectations in intimate relationships, redefining what a healthy relationship is, safety, bullying, harassment and understanding the unique needs for satisfying companionship. Barb and Yenn will explore workplace and educational relationships and how to self-advocate in having needs met, to feel supported in an inclusive environment and to gain insight into how to work towards meaningful relationships with others. #relationships #autism #autistic #spectrumwomen #webinar @yennpurkis
Next Week! Link in bio WEBINAR: Education to Empl Next Week! Link in bio WEBINAR: Education to Employment – Preparing for Work with Barb Cook 22 January 2020 To book your place visit www.barbcook.com.au On completion of this workshop, a certificate will be provided with 1.5 hours personal development. Leaving school/uni and heading into work is one of the most important transitions experienced in life. It is one that requires considerable preparation and planning to ensure success in gaining meaningful employment. This webinar will explore a person-centered and collaborative approach in identifying career pathways, goal setting, vision planning, identifying strengths, self-advocacy and self-determination, identifying supports and accommodations, that will help young people with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia in attaining and achieving their employment vision. This #webinar will provide practical tools, tips and strategies for teachers, employers, allied health professionals, #neurodivergent people, their parents, support workers and carers. This event is claimable for Self & Plan Managed NDIS Participants. #employment #education #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #inclusion #NDIS #goalsetting #visionplanning
Southside skies. Desperately need some rain here.. Southside skies. Desperately need some rain here....
END OF 2019 SALE - CHOOSE ANY 3 WEBINARS FOR $99 END OF 2019 SALE - CHOOSE ANY 3 WEBINARS FOR $99 This is a limited time only sale ending 1st January 2020 #employment #education #autism #autistic #dyslexia #adhd #dyspraxia To get this offer visit: https://barbcook.com.au/product/webinar-end-of-2019-special-any-3-webinars-for-99/
My latest thoughts on Workplace Social Skills for My latest thoughts on Workplace Social Skills for autistic people. I have included some humour into this piece and is a lighthearted reflection on the differences and expectations within the social realm of work.... Link in bio Workplace Social Skills: Challenging the Narrative for Autistic People by Barb Cook, M.Aut. Except: "...This short conversation satisfies my interests as well as encompassing the co-worker in the conversation. Again, keep the conversation short and sweet, and pull out that backup list of excuses to leave the conversation. “Sorry I can’t stop to chat longer Scott, I have an appointment to get to… (with my cat and Netflix – but we don’t say this part out loud)”....". #employment #inclusion #autistic #autism #workplacesocialskills #socialskills #neurodiversity #communication #hawaii #scott https://barbcook.com.au/2019/12/22/workplace-social-skills-challenging-the-narrative-for-autistic-people-by-barb-cook-m-aut/
Another new webinar I will be presenting in 2020! Another new webinar I will be presenting in 2020! MASTERING Self-Determination & Self-Advocacy Neurodivergent people often experience challenges in exercising skills associated with self-determination and self-advocacy, being pinnacle life skills that drive their success in education, employment, independence and within society. With the right supports, tools and strategies, they can develop high levels of self-determination, providing a firm sense of self-confidence. Working together as a community, as parents, partners, caregivers, health professionals, educators and employers, we can be part of the process in guiding, building and supporting them in attaining these skills and empowering them in determining a future that is directed by their visions, dreams and goals for their future. This webinar will explore the barriers experienced and will provide practical tools, tips and strategies for teachers, employers, allied health professionals, neurodivergent people, their parents, support workers and carers. #SelfAdvocacy #SelfDetermination #inclusion #neurodivergent #autism #autistic #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #webinar #autonomy #empowerment #mylifemyway
I am one of the speakers and looking forward to be I am one of the speakers and looking forward to being part of both the Sydney and Melbourne events in April 2020! Tickets on sale January 2020 https://www.autismawareness.com.au/news-events/events-campaigns/save-the-date-austism-2020/
That just about sums up the event when I moderated That just about sums up the event when I moderated Graeme Simsion and Tony Attwood at @bris_powerhouse last February for the launch of the Rosie Result. Was a fantastic night and I think I probably gave a fair bit of sh*t stirring too 🤣🤣🤣
Last Friday I attended my first Christmas staff pa Last Friday I attended my first Christmas staff party in many, many years and I must say it was awesome, once I finally got over my anxiety. Working with the Minds & Hearts Clinic team in just a short amount of time have made me feel so warmly welcomed and part of a very big caring family. We had Secret Santa and I was over the moon with my present, a book by fellow Aspie and motorcycling legend, Guy Martin. Prof. Tony Attwood shared my enthusiasm over the book with me excited pointing at my book saying, “He’s one of us”… I did wonder later if Tony thought I was including him in that statement…. 😂 I couldn’t have asked for a better night out with wonderful people in Brisbane that was lighting the river behind us. #brisbane #southbank #autism #christmas #secretsanta @guymartinofficial #motorcycles #motorbike
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Tickets still available for my self-care webinar tomorrow!

https://neuroemploy.com/product/webinar-self-care-putting-you-first-with-barb-cook-29th-january-2020/

#selfcare #employment #autism #adhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #neurodiversity #wellbeing #webinar #supportiveworkplace #puttingyoufirst #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #downtime #timeout

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My latest article on self-care & how employers & workplaces can play a critical role in supporting neurodivergent people in implementing self-care & encouraging healthier working relationships & practices.
#selfcare #employment #autism #ADHD #neuroemploy

https://neuroemploy.com/2020/01/26/reducing-workplace-stress-working-together-on-self-care-by-barb-cook-m-aut-dip-hsc/

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24 Jan

Not on my watch!
Please check out this campaign, every share, RT & donation is a big help ✊ https://twitter.com/ncweek/status/1220729998560153602

Siena Castellon ByCA@NCWeek

Today has been the first day that I haven't received a donation for the below campaign.

Please don't let it fizzle out when we are 57% of the way there.

Please keep supporting and resharing.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/the-spectrum-girls-survival-guide-march-2020?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20200122_114718

#GirlsCanBeAutisticToo

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