Support for parents of children with autism in the Midlands and London
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Saturday 22 July 2023
Parents in the Midlands and London who care for a child with autism are invited to our free online workshops and drop-in sessions next week. Your child does not need a diagnosis of autism in order for you to attend.
Workshop for parents of children with anxiety
This workshop will help you understand the causes of anxiety, how it makes your child feel and strategies to help.
- For Midlands parent carers this workshop will take place on Tuesday 25 July, 10:30-11:30. Book your free place here.
- For London based parent carers this workshop will take place on Tuesday 25 July, 2-3pm. Book your free place here.
Virtual Drop-in session
This informal one-hour session is for parents and carers of autistic children to meet and chat. We can also offer signposting to local support services.
- Midlands parents are invited to join us on Wednesday 26 July, 7:30-8:30pm.
- Parent carers in London are invited to drop-in on Wednesday 26 July, 10:30-11:30am.
Understanding your child’s behaviour
This workshop will help you understand your child’s behaviour and provide ways in which you can support them.
- The workshop for Midlands parents will take place on Thursday 27 July, 2-3pm.
- For London parent carers the workshop will take place on Thursday 27 July, 7:30-8:30pm.
About these workshops
Commissioned by NHS England’s Workforce, Training and Education Team, these workshops are part of the Autism Central Peer Education Programme. This new programme aims to offer families and carers of autistic people high-quality and accessible autism information, education and coaching and is co-delivered by autistic people, families and carers.
Contact and Ambitious about Autism are the London and Midlands Regional Hub partners for the programme.
