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  • AUStism at Home – Transitioning to Adulthood
  • 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.
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Director NeuroEmploy Pty Ltd. Editor & co-author Spectrum Women. Founder - Spectrum Women Magazine Developmental Educator. Researcher & Tutor UOW
I know Ron... glad I have a paddock to look at acr I know Ron... glad I have a paddock to look at across the road.
Red evening sky... Red evening sky...
3 HOUR LIVE WEBINAR: Link in bio. Relationships & 3 HOUR LIVE WEBINAR: Link in bio. Relationships & the Autism Spectrum with Barb Cook & Yenn Purkis 18th April 2020 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. #autism #autistic #relationships #employment #romance #friendships #SWM #SpectrumWomen @yennpurkis
New specs... New specs...
I have a rather interesting book that was sent to I have a rather interesting book that was sent to me from Penguin books in the UK to review titled, Explaining Humans, by Dr Camilla Pang who was diagnosed with autism at the age of eight. Asking her mother if there was an instruction manual for humans, but as many of us know, there certainly is not one, she embarks on creating one of her own. I am looking forward to reading how Camilla tackles the strangeness of social norms, as I, a fellow alien on this planet, find it is always good to observe another’s interpretation of what we experience of the typical world around us. I am sure we have a lot in common…. @millie_moonface @penguinrandomhouse @penguinukbooks @penguinukbooks @penguinlifebooks #neurodiversity #autism #autistic #asd #relationships #biochemistry #instructionmanual #blueprint #socialnorms #humans #alien #spectrumwomen
Was rather surprised how good this little dude tas Was rather surprised how good this little dude tasted.... #carob #banjo #peppermint
Waiting at the ABC Coast FM for my radio interview Waiting at the ABC Coast FM for my radio interview at 8.40am
Today’s adventure took us to Tara for lunch at a Today’s adventure took us to Tara for lunch at a really good pub. The roads out here under the big skies are so long and straight and pretty much unchanging scenery. Also incredibly flat out here and so many gas wells. Certainly natural resource country. Checked out Kogan power station and Archie’s crossing by the Condamine. It certainly gives you a different perspective on life when getting away from the big towns and cities. Strangely it always feels more like home to me in towns and regions like this. The people are so much more real and reminds of how Australia used to be. I do miss the simplicity of life... being outside and connected rather than inside and plugged in.....
Food at Tara. Food at Tara.
From today’s trip checking out Chinchilla, Conda From today’s trip checking out Chinchilla, Condamine and Miles.
Found a large melon 🍉 #chinchilla #queensland Found a large melon 🍉 #chinchilla #queensland #bigskies
SPECIAL TICKET PROMOTION - FRIENDS OF AAA SALE! F SPECIAL TICKET PROMOTION - FRIENDS OF AAA SALE! For 1 week only tickets to AUStism 2020 in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne are on sale! Any 2 tickets for just $120 or any 5 tickets for just $250. Tickets include talks plus drinks and canapés. A saving of 40% per adult ticket! Grab your friends/family and join us for an evening of stories to challenge, inform and inspire! Our incredible lineup of speakers include Chloe Maxwelll, James Hunt (Stories About Autism UK), Jocelyn Moorhouse, Jo Abi, Barb Cook - Neurodivergent Advocate, Writer, Speaker & Biker, Tim & Judy Sharp (LASER BEAK MAN by TIM SHARPn), Mark Radburn and Jodi Rogers (Love on the Spectrum) and Richard and Randa Habelrih (Autism MATES). These are real stories from real people – funny, tough, compelling, bittersweet and guaranteed to be remembered. This special discounted offer is only available from 20 - 27 February 2020, so be quick before they sell out! Full details and tickets available at https://bit.ly/2GgWGvR Proudly supported by Mable and NOVA Employment
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AspieSurvngLossmorgan_lisa@AspieSurvngLoss·
4 Apr

The problem will be reconnecting. -For those with autism and invisible disabilities, the social isolation of the coronavirus pandemic is nothing new https://thehill.com/changing-america/opinion/490850-for-those-with-autism-and-invisible-disabilities-social-isolation-is. @semavav @Aspie101 @BeccaLoryCAS @mauracampbell00 @SpectrumBarb @GRASP_ORG

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2 Apr

It's nearly time for AUStism at Home! Get into your trackies, grab a drink & find a comfy spot...tonight we're talking about 'Transitioning into adulthood.' Tune in to FB live via https://buff.ly/3aI5CZ6 8:30pm tonight! @AutisticNW @SpectrumBarb @NicRogerson #autism #diversity

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2 Apr

Don't forget to join us tonight 8:30pm AEDT for AUStism at Home via FB Live! We're discussing the important topic of 'Transitioning into #adulthood' w @AutisticNW, @SpectrumBarb, Charmaine Fraser & @NicRogerson
Live stream link is https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1583275898488864&id=103041123122066. C u tonight! #autism

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