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Barb Cook

Australian Business Number (ABN): 25 825 425 432

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Maroochydore BC, QLD 4558

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Autism Queensland Creative Futures Recognition Awards with the Governor Paul De Jersey at Government House Queensland – Awarded Special Commendation for Individual Achievement

The internationally acclaimed book Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism

Click here to order your signed copy today directly from the editor/co-author Barb Cook

Events & Resources

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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Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism — Paperback, Signed by Barb Cook
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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

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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!

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

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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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