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"It is vital to unite our efforts and work together
– parents
– professionals
– autistic individuals “
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Olga Bogdashina
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
"Whatever autism is, it's never boring"
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Latest Updates
Online Presentation:
AUTISMO E MONDO DEL LAVORO, Italy
21st - 22nd October 2023
I will be giving an online presentation about sensory challenges and advantages in the workplace for autistic adults.
Online Presentation:
Salon de l'Autisme, France
16 September 2023
I will be giving an online presentation about becoming a professional parent and understanding the sensory needs of autistic children
Online Presentation:
West Sussex Educational Psychology Service
14 June 2023
A local authority educational psychology service working across a range of maintained and academy schools, colleges and nurseries. Providing training and support to staff in all educational settings and consultation support for parents.
New Article - A Brief Introduction to Sensory Processing Difficulties: Tips for Parents & Professionals
May 2023
Published in AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine, May 2023.
Read it here.
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Disability Office for the Italian Bishops Conference - World Autism Awareness Day
2 April 2023
I will give a talk about Autism and Spirituality. See the full programme here (in Italian).
New Article - Sensory Perceptual Differences in Autism
February 2023
Published in AUTISM ADVOCATE Parenting Magazine, Feb 2023.
Read it here
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Becoming a professional parent (French edition)
January 2023
My book: Becoming a Professional Parent - Exploring the Sensory World of Autism has now been translated into French and is available to buy here.
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2nd book in the series: Becoming A Professional Parent
Coming Soon!
The second in the series of: Becoming A Professional Parent (2) Learning How to Speak Autistic will be out to purchase soon!
Revised Edition of Communication Issues out now
July 2022
The 2nd newly revised edition: Communication Issues in Autism & Asperger Syndrome is out now.
For options to buy, click here