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 focus on ‘The Autistic Brain’ and will include:

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• A quiz

• Information sharing

• The creation of a piece of art

• 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

In this workshops parents/carers will learn:

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• What anxiety is and what it looks like for their child

• Different strategies to support and mange anxiety

• To consider situations which cause anxiety and how these can be managed

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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  focus on masking.  We will be exploring what is masking, why people mask, the importance of removing this mask, and ways to navigate/support this.  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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25th April 2025 - Part 1 - An introduction to getting a diagnosis & Part 2 - Interests and focus (10am - 12pm)
2nd May 2025 -  Part 3 - Social interaction and social communication
9th May 2025 - Part 4 - Sensory
16th May 2025 - Part 5 - Stimming, routine and structure
23rd May 2025 - Part 6 - Emotions and energy levels

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

This is a workshop for parents/carers of primary school children where we will look at:

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• Preparing for transition to a new class

• The challenges our autistic children may experience when transitioning to a new class

• Strategies to support our autistic children in preparing for the transition

• Managing anxieties around transition
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This is a workshop for parents/carers of Year 5 and Year 6 children/young people where we will look at:

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• Preparing for transitions to secondary schools

• The challenges our autistic children/young people may experience when transitioning to secondary school

• Strategies to support our autistic children/young people in preparing for the transition

• Managing anxieties around transition

This is a workshop for parents/carers

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After attending this workshop you will:

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• Have an understanding about the myths and facts around autism

• Have a better understanding of autism and what this means for your child

• Be able to recognise and understand characteristics and traits of autism

• Be provided with some take away ideas/strategies on how you can support your child

 

Parents/carers will also have the opportunity to share their experiences.