About this Workshop
Adolescence, the 'blurred' boundary between childhood and adulthood, is often a confusing and emotional time for most of us, when coming to terms with who we are in relation to others, including our immediate family, our peers as well as in understanding and developing friendships and intimate relationships. Sometimes, for a person with Asperger's Syndrome, as well as confusing it can also be traumatic. Most of us go through periods of social and emotional  maturation which helps us prepare for issues we are likely to face in adulthood. This can be hard for young people with Asperger's Syndrome to grasp at this stage of their life. The purpose of this workshop is to help develop a supportive approach towards young people with Asperger's Syndrome to help them through this transition. Though originally developed for young people to understand Asperger's Syndrome during adolescence, this workshop is also relevant to parents, teachers, counsellors, youth workers.

Themes Covered
Social and emotional issues in relation to Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome and self-esteem
Asperger's Syndrome and body language
Asperger's Syndrome and relationships, covering social friendships and intimate relationships
Asperger's Syndrome and social inclusion
Asperger's Syndrome and social conflict

Outcomes
From this workshop, participants will:
    Develop an understanding of how Asperger's Syndrome can affect a person with the condition in adolescence
    Be able to recognise body language in relation to Asperger's Syndrome
    Develop a flexible approach towards helping and supporting a friend or colleague with Asperger's Syndrome during adolscence
    Be able to help include a friend or colleague with Asperger's Syndrome socially, including being able to help resolve conflict in relation to Asperger's Syndrome