Hello! New here :)

[smoresun]

Hello!

I'm new here. I'm a professional who works with kids on the autism spectrum. After graduating from university, I fell into this career through a job offer by a friend and have never looked back. I really love the kids I work with and being able to help them grow and express themselves as individuals. In the last few years, I've discovered the online autism community and all the amazing blogs and conversations going on. It has really expanded my understanding of autism and it has had a huge effect on the way I approach the individuals I work with. I've been reading as many blogs and books by individuals on the autism spectrum and parents to help myself understand the individuals I work with, how they experience the world, and how to best support them.

Right now I am taking a break from work and completing a MSc in Clinical Psychology in the UK (though I am originally from Canada). I'm currently working on my dissertation which is on stress and personal growth in parents of children on the autism spectrum (details in my signature and posted in the 'General Discussion' forum).

I look forward to seeing what this forum has to offer, getting to know some of you, and continuing to expand my understanding of autism and life with autism.

Cheers,
Shannon

[trekster]

Hi welcome from an autistic graduate whose graduated in autism BPhil :-)

[smoresun]

Thanks for the welcome

 

I have to admit I have never heard of a BPhil degree before and had to google to check out what it is! Are you planning on continuing on in the academic field?

[trekster]

Im still waiting for my university to get back to me with the fees so I can decide whether to continue.

[JeanneA]

Hi a big welcome to the forum. I will take a look at your survey.

 

 

I've tried to log in to your survey but it's saying I've left a field blank which I haven't so not sure what to do.

Edited June 24, 2013 by trekster