FREE workshops for parent carers this June

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Tuesday 28 May 2024

Tags: autism, parent workshops, autism central, Understanding autism

As part of our Autism Central project we’ve got loads of FREE workshops for you if you care for a child or young person with autism and live in the Midlands or London.

To book your place on any or all of these workshops, please click the links below.

4 June, 7-9pm: One page profiles. This workshop will help parent carers understand how to use One Page Profiles in educational settings.

6 June, 10am-12: Sensory processing. A chance to understand sensory processing and how it impacts how we feel, behave and learn and the opportunity to explore strategies to support your family.

11 June, 7-9pm: Meltdowns and Shutdowns. For parent carers who want to understand more about how stress and anxiety can impact autistic people alongside practical ideas to help you and the person you care for.

14 June, 10am-12: Supporting play. This workshop will help you understand why play is important as well as providing you with tips and ideas for play with your child.

20 June, 10am-12: Toileting. To support parents and carers to understand factors that can affect toileting and provides tips and strategies to try at home.

Are you a personal assistant (PA)?

18 June, 7-9pm: Understanding sensory processing. This workshop is primarily for workshop personal assistants (PAs) who help young disabled people with their day-to day living.