Tooled Up Education

Autism Conference Talk: A Demonstration of the “SOFA” App – Write Stories to Support Autistic Children

Watch this demonstration of the helpful app “SOFA” (Stories Online for Autism) with Louis Camilleri. Learn how you can co-create stories with autistic children to reduce anxiety about upcoming events. For example, you will be able to create a story about a new school, introducing your child to their classroom and teacher and detailing what will happen the following day. Write a story about any activity to prepare your child and increase their confidence.

Autism Conference Talk: How to Support Ethnic Minority Families with Autistic Children

Join Reena Anand for an exploration of autism among minority ethnic groups. Reena shines a light on the relevance of cultural considerations, norms and expectations when supporting autistic children and young people across different racial and ethnic groups. We consider how to understand parental responses and how best to support families.

Autism Conference Talk: An Educators’ Guide to Autism and Gender Dysphoria

Join Dr Kate Cooper for a deep dive into the intersection of autism and gender dysphoria. Watch this webinar for an understanding of how challenges with communication, dealing with change, and identity can affect an autistic young person experiencing gender dysphoria. There are lots of practical tips for support: how to approach this with kindness and curiosity, and how to empower parents in helping their children.

Eco-Anxiety, Sustainable Fashion and Wonderful Ways Forward with Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas

Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas discusses the tension that exists between young people’s desire to embrace fashion and purchase clothing amid real concern about climate change and planetary damage. She defines eco-anxiety and addresses some of the real concerns about clothing production and the fashion industry in general. In this fascinating watch, she helps us understand the psychology of consumption, the purpose and function of fashion and shares tips and ideas that can help teens enjoy clothes, fashion and self-expression in ways that feel sustainable and enjoyable moving forward.