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Workshops & Presentations
The team at Embracing The Other Half are regular presenters at conferences and conduct a range of relationship - Autism/Asperger's related workshops for both professionals and family members with ASD.
Topic areas include:
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All aspects of Asperger's Syndrome and Autism
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Relationship topics
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Emotional fusion in close relationships |
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The role punishment plays in intimate relationships |
2014 Events
Dr Julie Peterson and Senior Clinical Psychologist Patricia Kiely
presented two 1-day workshops on Developmental Disorders & Autism Spectrum Disorders,
followed by parent's sessions, on behalf of Embracing
The Difference Foundation in May 2014.
These workshops were sponsored by local Clubs and the Foundation and
provided at no cost to attendees.
These workshops were held at:
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Toukley on 21st May 2014; and
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Orange on 28th May 2014
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2013 Events
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Pathways to Employment Seminar
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Temple Grandin
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Julie with Kathy Lette
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Julie spoke at the Pathways to Employment Seminar in Sydney on Friday 31st May, along with Temple Grandin, The Honourable Tim Fisher and other key speakers.
She also attended a lunch with Temple Grandin and Kathy Lette on the following day.
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Dr Julie Peterson is working with the staff of the Salvation Army's William
Booth House in Paddington. The Salvation Army's Bridge Program, conducted at William Booth House, is an
internationally acclaimed long-term residential drug, alcohol and gambling recovery program.
Julie is assisting the William Booth Team to increase their overall awareness,
understanding, knowledge and skills around Autism Spectrum Disorders, specifically Asperger's Syndrome.
There appears to be a link between ASD's and the use of addictive substances such as alcohol.
Julie and John Wilson, the Program Director, are collaborating on clinical research to increase our
understanding in this area.
Julie's work is supported by the Embracing the Difference Foundation.
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2012 Events
2011 Speaking Topics
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Presentation by Dr Julie Peterson at the Australian Parenting Conference
"Parenting Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: A variation on the norm"
February 2011
This presentation identified important factors that parents need to know, and be skilled in, to parent a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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2010 Speaking Topics
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1 Day Workshop by Dr Julie Peterson
Mood Surfing: The Art of Emotional Regulation
26 June 2010
Emotions often take on a wave like quality with some individuals experiencing larger and more
frequent waves. Unfortunately, without the appropriate knowledge, skills and strategies many
individuals, couples and families find themselves being dumped or drowned by the waves. This is
particularly so for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and other significant mood
disorders.
This workshop incorporates the latest neuroscience and clinical research in the area of emotion
regulation and covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to surf, negotiate, ride and survive
emotional waves.
Australian Psychological Society endorsed for Generalist PD points
Click here
for details
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- Clinical Advances: The latest international research and insights into the systemic nature of Asperger's. How individuals with Asperger's act as "a canary in a coal mine" and display greater behavioural and medical sensitivities to toxic environmental influences.
- "Autisms": Making the invisible visible. Unpacking the variety and complexity of individuals, couples and families with Asperger's.
2009 Speaking Topics
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Asia Pacific Autism Conference
Julie and her husband John attended APAC 2009 in Sydney.
John gave a presentation titled Mining Diamonds from Asperger's . This presentation, based on our research and his personal experience as an Aspie, showed the significant value that an Aspie can bring to an organisation, and outlined techniques that facilitate a successful outcome for all involved.
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to view
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