The Autism Project of Johnston, RI, has offered to provide training for our group on Autism. The program will explain autism and neurodiversity. In addition, it will focus on how we, as Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves, can interact with those with autism to provide a comfortable and enjoyable visit for all.

This training will provide participants with up-to-date information on the neurodevelopmental characteristics of autism. This workshop is appropriate for those who are new to autism, as well as for those with decades of experience. Topics are broken down into the following categories: diagnostic criteria, coexisting medical conditions, social communication, sensory processing, and cognition. Participants will leave this workshop with a deeper understanding of the unique influence of neurodevelopment on each autistic individual. This training celebrates autistic people while discussing the unique characteristics that require a supportive and empathetic environment.

The Zoom training will be held Thursday, November 14. The presentation runs from 7:00 – 8:30 pm with time for question until 9:00 pm.

The event is only open to Santa, Mrs. Claus and other Christmas performers. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The meeting link will be provided in the confirmation email as well.

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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84038277607

Meeting ID: 840 3827 7607

The presentation will be recorded and available to NESS members.

From its website: The Autism Project is a unique collaboration of parents, professionals and community members that has existed since 1997. We provide quality support, training, and programming that is accessible to all for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and those who work with them.

We work to support individuals with ASD, other developmental disabilities, and communication, social-emotional, and regulation challenges – in our home state of Rhode Island and beyond.