– An Evidence-Based Programme Promoting Mental, Physical & Emotional Health
There has been a recent increase in awareness of the need for timely and appropriate diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in girls and young women. Without such a diagnosis and the relevant support systems being put in place, young women are at high risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm and eating disorders. This 30-session programme aims to ensure that girls can and do develop good mental health including appropriate levels of autonomy, emotional resilience and open communication. This resource also includes a comprehensive PowerPoint Training Session for staff.
The activities will:
- Promote personal and social skills development
- Develop self-esteem and self-awareness
- Empower the exploration of healthy personal relationships
- Encourage personal responsibility for keeping both mind and body-safe and healthy
The sessions address contemporary issues that are relevant to young people, including:
- Issues around consent, safety and the law in relationships
- Body image and obesity
- Self-respect and aspiration
- Stress and anxiety
- Influence of the media
- Self-harming behaviours
- Using CBT and Mindfulness to build good mental health
- The range of sexual attitudes, relationships and behaviours in society
- Issues around the use of psychoactive substances (legal highs) and performance (steroids) and image enhancing substances
- Understanding and strengthening intergenerational relationships
WINNER 2020 EDUCATION BOOK OF THE YEAR EDUCATION RESOURCES AWARDS (ERA)
Published Review(s):
‘This Wellbeing Toolkit, specifically targeted at Girls with Autism is exactly what is needed to build emotional resilience… and will do what it says on the label … a significant contribution.’ Professor Barry Carpenter CBE OBE PhD, Chair, the National Forum on Girls with Autism, Professor of Mental Health in Education, Oxford Brookes University
