From Struggling to Thriving with Pernille Hebsgaard

Pernille Hebsgaard Søndergaard presents an informative lecture on autistic wellbeing and struggling. The event focuses on autistic individuals experiencing distress, autistic burnout or general struggling, and explores strategies to support their wellbeing.

The lecture covers how struggling manifests differently in autistic individuals compared to neurotypical people, and why conventional approaches do not always work. Through an autistic perspective, Pernille examines what happens internally when an autist is struggling, and presents evidence-based methods to support, guide and help them move forward. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding triggers and the underlying causes of behaviour.

The lecture includes practical guidelines for creating a supportive environment around the autist both at home and outside, but also emphasises the importance of strengthening the autist's own inner resources. The lecture is aimed at autistic individuals themselves, their families and professionals.

You will receive answers on what can trigger struggling, how it manifests, and how to prevent and intervene appropriately.