A short series of workshops on autism, described by some as life-changing, are coming to Dorset.

The Curly Hair Project autism workshops are run by Helen Eaton, an experienced trainer who has delivered more than thirty workshops on the developmental disability across Bristol, Bath and Wiltshire.

The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise which was founded in 2013 by Alis Rowe, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, and is dedicated to supporting girls and women with autism.

The workshops go through what it feels like to be autistic, along with the reasons behind the various behaviours and difficulties associated with the condition.

The two workshops in Dorset will each focus on one area of autism and offer ways to improve the how those with autism cope with the condition both day-to-day and in the long-term.

The workshops last around two-and-a-half hours and are 
intended to be relaxed yet informative, with a range of creative cartoons to illustrate certain points.

The workshops hope to allow family, friends, and partners to better understand their loved ones, to allow carers and school staff to better support their autistic patients and pupils and allow employers to learn how to best support autistic employees at work.

The Curly Hair Project claims the workshops in other areas have had excellent feedback, with some describing them as life-changing.

The two sessions will take place tomorrow from 10am to 12.30pm and Thursday, November 16, from 6.30pm to 9pm.

The former will focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder meltdowns and shutdowns and go through what they are, what causes them and how to help prevent and deal with them.

The latter will focus on how having Autism Spectrum Disorder affects one’s social life and will look at the obstacles to socialising for those with the condition, as well as strategies to make social situations easier.

Both workshops will take place at Durweston Village Hall near Blandford.

See thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk