here to help

Suicide Prevention - Autism

Professionals- 30 minutes

Topics Covered in Our 30-Minute Professional Training Sessions

Overview of Here to Help service and sessions
Explanation of purpose and aims of the project, and what support can be offered.

Quick tips for supporting autistic individuals with mental health
Covers practical tips to support autistic individuals with mental health generally — does not focus on any specific condition such as anxiety or depression.

Introduction to pathological demand avoidance
Explanation of PDA, an autistic profile associated with a greater-than-average refusal to comply with demands or requests. Includes practical strategies.

Introduction to rejection sensitivity dysphoria
Explanation of RSD, when individuals feel intense pain at rejection (real or perceived), associated with neurodivergence (ASC and ADHD). Includes practical strategies.

    Please contact us via heretohelp@sjog.org.uk to reserve a training for your organisation.

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