Welcome to our monthly and end of year newsletter.
The last few months has been quite busy and exciting. If like me you are nosey, something tells me you are, then you’d enjoy reading this edition of our Newsletter. Let’s dive into all that we’ve been up to.
EVENTS
ADECCO International is the second largest recruitment companies in the world. Elsie was honoured to be a guest in Bishops Gate to promote black history month and neurodiversity.
She participated in a podcast led by the global head of talent and engagement.
She made such an impression on this occasion and as a result her book
AUTISTIC: LEAPING OVER WALLS WHILE LIVING WITH AUTISM was listed as one of the 6 books listed in the organisation as recommended read.
BOOK FEATURE AND REVIEW
AUTISTIC: LEAPING OVER WALLS WHILE LIVING WITH AUTISM was reviewed and featured twice in the digital magazine Melanmag.com
AUTISTIC CHAMPIONS LAUNCH EVENT (POWERED BY ELROG.LTD)
Elsie featured alongside veterans who champion Autism Awareness across communities. This was a no holds barred event, free from restrictions or hampering conventions. All the objectives were met and the Interactive session tackled not only the vulnerability of autistic people and their families but the self-imposed ostracism, social isolation Puberty, sex and loneliness amongst Black and Ethnic Minority communities.
My son Christian also spoke about the impact of Autism on Siblings and how this has made me patient and kind but also the negativity he has endured. “Today, it is great that Joshua and I can connect over music. We can check out cool rap tunes, and of course, Joshua is awesome on keyboards. We also share a love for the cinema. When a recent Marvel film came out, I saw it three times: with two groups of friends and then with my brother.
About six months before Marvel came out, Josh had told me that he’d like to see it – so on the day of the film’s release, I was back home, taking him to the cinema. I am not sure he remembered when the film would be released, but I had. I am aware, acutely so, that Josh can’t spontaneously do stuff like I can. When I spot a film I fancy, I can text a friend, and we’ll be in our seats 30 minutes later. With Josh, it has to be pre-planned, and it wouldn’t be safe for him to go on his own.”
Veteran of all things on Autism, Vanessa Bobby-Swaby of A2nd voice, spoke expressively on diverse issues including delayed and ineffective diagnosis of autism, mental health, non-acceptance based on cultural limitations and the unfortunate outcomes of these behaviours or approach to something that is evidently real and serious.
Chris Israel an Autistic Champion Survivor also spoke on the impact of bullying on his life and how he has navigated life and still continues to be an advocate on Autism.
There’s so much more to this event, see the elsierogersofficial Instagram page for more information.
Autism Acceptance and Awareness (AAA Course)
In October, the course on autism curated by Elsie Rogers was launched. The aim is to inform and empower parents and carers as they go through the journey of Autism. This course has been designed to inform and empower parents, carers as they go through the journey of autism with their child or suspect their child may be showing signs of autism even before they get a diagnosis.
This course will empower families to start thinking ahead of the journey and consider options for intervention instead of ignoring or postponing to seek help. So whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply interested in learning more about autism, this training will provide you with valuable tools and insights to navigate the world of autism with confidence.
The course also touches on how autism is interpreted and accepted among the Black, Asian and other Minority communities.
All the information you need is on elsierogersofficial.com/course
There’s also a friendly video on YouTube with details of the course: AUTISM, ACCEPTANCE AND AWARENESS
Go over to the website and avail yourself of the book and the courses, guess what! They are great Christmas gifts at great prices.
Have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year! See you soon for another exciting edition of our Newsletter.
Elsie Rogers
