BestSelf Practice - Therapy & Education

02/04/2025

🌟 Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day – Here Are the Most Fascinating Highlights! 🌟

Today, April 2nd, the world unites to raise awareness and promote acceptance of autism. Let’s look at some of the most inspiring and intriguing moments from this day’s history:

🔹 The First Official Observance (2007)
World Autism Awareness Day was declared by the UN in 2007 to combat stigma and advocate for the inclusion of autistic individuals in society.

🔹 Historical Figures with Autistic Traits
Scientists like Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla are believed to have exhibited traits of autism. While diagnoses remain unconfirmed, their legacies remind us that “different” minds can change the world!

🔹 Technology as a Bridge
Apps like Proloquo2Go give nonverbal autistic individuals a voice, while companies like Microsoft and SAP actively hire neurodivergent talent, valuing their unique perspectives.

🔹 Art as a Universal Language
Autistic artists like Stephen Wiltshire (renowned for photorealistic cityscapes) prove creativity has no bounds. In 2019, a UN exhibition showcased art created entirely by autistic creators.

🔹 Lighting the World Blue – With Nuance
The Light It Up Blue campaign illuminates global landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Empire State Building. Note: Many in the community emphasize that beyond “awareness,” acceptance matters – which is why also gains momentum.

💙 How to Get Involved?
→ Share stories of autistic individuals who inspire you.
→ Learn how to support autistic people (e.g., avoid sensory overload in gatherings).
→ Support organizations led by autistic advocates (like the Autistic Self Advocacy Network).

📢 Your Voice Matters!
Share this post or tag someone to educate. Together, we can build a world where differences are celebrated.



With love to every unique mind,
BestSelf Practice - Therapy & Education

25/03/2025

The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Autism | Self-Regulation Strategies for Self-Injury | Elopement Prevention


Physiology and Psychosocial Functioning: the Role of the Autonomic Nervous System

Learn about differences in autonomic function that may offer unique insight into the physiological influence on behavior.

Dr. Rachael Muscatello
Vanderbilt University

Wednesday, March 26th
1 pm Eastern Time (U.S.):
https://autism.org/autism-physiological-responses-and-internalizing-symptoms/

Research Updates: Self-Regulation Strategies for
Self-Injury

Tune in to learn research updates related to self-regulation strategies for self-injury.

Emily Ferguson, Ph.D.
Stanford University

Wednesday, April 2nd
1 pm Eastern Time (U.S.)
https://autism.org/research-updates-self-regulation-strategies-for-self-injury/

Treatment of Elopement: Safety Tips and Considerations in Programming

This talk will review preventative and safety strategies to reduce the risk associated with elopement (running or wandering away from supervision.)

Mindy Scheithauer, PhD, BCBA-D
Emory University

Wednesday, April 16th
1 pm Eastern Time (U.S.)
https://autism.org/elopement-webinar-2025/

1 pm Eastern time, Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Description -- Elopement, running or wandering away from supervision, is an incredibly dangerous behavior that is prevalent among autistic youth. This talk will review preventative and safety strategies that parents and providers can incorporate to reduce...

16/10/2024

Improving Clinical Understanding of Autism



FREE WEBINAR

Learn about emerging research on improvements in clinical understanding that can be gained by applying findings from the neurosciences field.

James McPartland, Ph.D.
Yale School of Medicine

Wednesday, Nov 6th
1 pm Eastern Time (U.S.)

Register:
https://autism.org/applying-neuroscience/

27/09/2024

Dyslexia Awareness Week 7 -13 October 2024 | “What’s Your Story?”



Everyone with dyslexia has their own unique story to tell. With just over 10 days to go until the start of DAW – why not share your story now to help us to:

Reflect the diversity of lived experience of dyslexia

Demonstrate the need for early identification, specialist intervention and ongoing support

Give hope to those struggling with their situation

Share your story here:

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/support-us/awareness-events/whats-your-story

We will be sharing some of your stories on our socials throughout the week.

We’ve also produced some interactive packs with everything you need to know about DAW24 and how you can get involved. Designed to help raise awareness of how to identify and support dyslexic people in your community. Check out the resources and download your pack today:

https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/resources

The British Dyslexia Association is the voice for the 10% of the population that are dyslexic

28/08/2024

28/08/2024