A workshop for parents/carers

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At this workshop we will look at:

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• What autism is and consider the condition from the perspective of autistic students in secondary schools

• Supporting your child to fulfil their potential

• Strategies to support your child both at school and at home

• Developing social confidence and independence

• Post 16 transitions

This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.  This session will include:

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• Talking about understanding and managing anxiety

• A quiz

• Information sharing

• A walk 

This session will be followed by a walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)

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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis

A workshop for parents/carers

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* This is a series of x 2 workshops, parents/carers will need to ensure they are able to attend both sessions.  Part 1 is on 6th February 2025, and Part 2 is on 13th February 2025.

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In these workshops parents/carers will learn:

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• The characteristics of PDA, a profile of the autism spectrum.

• Children who present as demand avoidant will also have high levels of anxiety, making everyday tasks seem overwhelming to them and result in refusing, withdrawing or shutting down to avoid doing things. 

• The ways that a child may present with PDA and how to spot the triggers alongside strategies to help support children.

• While autism approaches may be helpful for addressing sensory issues we will also look at the flexible and collaborative approaches that are needed for the child who is demand avoidant.

• Creative strategies and knowledge to support the child at home and how to understand our children and support them in a way that works for them.
   

This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.  This session will include:

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• A quiz

• Information sharing

• A walk 

This session will be followed by a walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)

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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis

We are excited to bring you a programme of weekly 1 hour sessions for parents who are starting to consider an autism diagnosis or who have been referred to the GDA Pathway. The areas we will be covering each week are:

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28th February 2025 - Part 1 - An introduction to getting a diagnosis & Part 2 - Interests and focus (10am - 12pm)
7th March 2025 -  Part 3 - Social interaction and social communication
14th March 2025 - Part 4 - Sensory
21st March 2025 - Part 5 - Stimming, routine and structure
28th March 2025 - Part 6 - Emotions and energy levels

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IMPORTANT - Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking