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 "It is vital to unite our efforts and work together 

– parents

– professionals

– autistic individuals “ 

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Olga Bogdashina

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Prof. Olga Bogdashina, Ph.D. (linguistics), MSc (Psychology), MA (Teaching methods) MA Ed (Autism), Honorary Professor, Honorary Doctor, KSPU, Co-founder of the International Autism Institute, and Programme Leader (Autism courses), Visiting Professor in Autism Studies, co-founder of the International Autism Institute, author of 9 books that reflect her specific interests in autism research: sensory perceptual issues in autism; language and communication in autism; autism and spirituality.

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Having founded the first day centre for autistic children in Gorlovka,  Ukraine over 30 years ago, she has ‘lived and breathed autism' since then. However, before 1988 - she knew absolutely nothing about autism or just how much it would mean to her and change her life. 

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Topics of Expertise

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Sensory Issues

Understanding more than what we see...

Different sensory experiences lead to different perceptions of the world

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Communication

Do we speak the same language?

Understanding more about communication issues in autism.

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Spirituality

Autism &

Spirituality

What role does psyche and spirit play in people on the Autism spectrum?

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Theory of Mind

Do we lack theory of "autistic mind"?

The difficulty with the one-sidedness view of this theory

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Constructed Realities

Challenging concepts of reality

Understanding experiences of autism within the wider scope of human perception

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For Parents

Becoming a Professional Parent

Books & articles for parents and carers of children with autism

Olga Bogdashina, International Autism Institute

"Whatever autism is, it's never boring"

Books

Sensory & Perceptual Issues

Latest book - out now

2nd edition of Sensory & Perceptual Issues 

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Sensory & Perceptual Issues 2nd Edition

Autism & Spirituality

Out now

One of the only books on this topic, it talks about spiritual  experiences for people on the autistic spectrum

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Autism & Spirituality

Communication

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2nd Edition - out now!

Understanding communication issues in Autism

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Theory of Mind

Out now

Understanding the different perspectives of Autism and Asperger Syndorme.

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University For Parents

Discover the latest book series for parents & professionals of autistic children

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