
Workshops
Providing support and information to autistic young people, autistic adults and their families

We offer a range of workshops aimed at individuals waiting for a diagnosis or who have already received a diagnosis.
We also provide workshops for autistic young people, adults, and their families. Some of the topics of the workshops include, understanding autism, accessing support, managing behaviours that challenge, sensory difficulties and managing anxiety. Please see below our current workshops:
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Welcome back and team building
Date
8th January 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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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.
The structure of the session is as follows:
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A quiz
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Information sharing​
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A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Beginning Your Childs Autism Journey Sessions: 1 to 6
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
9th January 2026
Time
10.00am - 11.00am
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For parent carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this series of workshops
This programme consists of weekly one-hour sessions designed for parents who are beginning to explore an autism diagnosis or who have been referred to the Neurodiversity Pathway (GDA Pathway). Each week, we will focus on the following key areas:
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9th January 2026 - Part 1 - An introduction to getting a diagnosis
16th January 2026 - Part 2 - Interests and focus
23rd January 2026 - Part 3 - Social interaction and social communication
30th January 2026 - Part 4 -Sensory
6th February 2026 - Part 5 - Stimming, routine and structure
13th February 2026 - Part 6 - Emotions & energy levels
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IMPORTANT - Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking
Managing Emotions for Parent/Carers
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
15th January 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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A workshop for parents/carers who will learn about:
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What are emotions and energy levels.
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How you can support your child to recognise, interpret, manage and respond to different emotions.
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Exploring autistic fatigue and burnout and what this looks like for your child.
Doncaster SENDIAS Workshop - SEN Support & The Graduated Approach
Run by: Doncaster Parents Voice & Doncaster SENDIAS
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For Parent Carers
Date
27th January 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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A workshop for parents/carers delivered by Doncaster SENDIAS
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Social Communication & Interaction
Date
29th January 2025
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication. At this workshop we will look at what social communication, social interaction and social imagination can look like. We will also delve into the strengths and differences in these areas that you may experience.
The structure of the session is as follows:
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A quiz
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Information sharing​
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A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
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* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Social Imagination
Date
5th February 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Strategies to Manage Behaviours that Challenge
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
12th February 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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A workshop for parents/carers who will learn about:
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What challenging behaviour is and where it comes from.
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When and how to intervene when challenging behaviour is presented.
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Considering situations that can occur and how they can be managed.
Doncaster SENDIAS Workshop -SEN Support - EHCP's
Run by: Doncaster Parents Voice & Doncaster SENDIAS
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For Parent Carers
Date
24th February 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
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A workshop for parents/carers delivered by Doncaster SENDIAS
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Employment Support
Date
26th February 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Navigating Your Childs Autism Journey Sessions: 1 to 6
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
27th February 2026
Time
10.00am - 11.00am
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For parent carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this series of workshops
These are a programme of weekly 1 hour sessions designed to support parents and carers. The programme offers practical guidance and deeper understanding for parent/carers they navigate their autism journey. Each session will provide valuable insights and the weekly sessions will focus on the following areas:
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27th February 2026 - Part 1 - Navigating Anxiety
6th March 2026 - Part 2 - Navigating Distressed Behaviours
13th March 2026 - Part 3 - Navigating Meltdowns/Shutdowns
20th March 2026 - Part 4 - Navigating Masking
27th March - Part 5 - Navigating Puberty & Part 6 - Navigating Autistic Burnout
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IMPORTANT - Please ensure you are able to attend all sessions before booking
Strategies to Manage Anxiety
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
5th March 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
A workshop for parents/carers who will learn about:
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What anxiety is and what it looks like for their child
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Different strategies to support and manage anxiety
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Considering situations which cause anxiety and how these can be managed
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Stimming
Date
12th March 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Talking about Autism with your Child and Siblings
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

For Parent Carers
Date
19th March 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
A workshop for parents/carers who will learn about:
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Exploring your families emotions/feelings on receiving an autism diagnosis
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How to use a structured approach in explaining autism to your child
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How to talk to siblings and the wider family
Doncaster SENDIAS Workshop - Reviewing a Draft Plan
Run by: Doncaster Parents Voice & Doncaster SENDIAS
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For Parent Carers
Date
24th March 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
A workshop for parents/carers delivered by Doncaster SENDIAS
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Easter Treat
Date
26th March 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
. The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Navigating Burnout
Date
16th April 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
. The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Doncaster SENDIAS Workshop - Complaints, Concerns & Appeals
Run by: Doncaster Parents Voice & Doncaster SENDIAS
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For Parent Carers
Date
28th April 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
A workshop for parents/carers delivered by Doncaster SENDIAS
Well-Being Session - For autistic adults
Run by: Doncaster Autism Service

Effectively Communicating with Others
Date
30th April 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
For autistic adults*
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
This is a relaxed and informal well-being themed session featuring various games and activities designed to support social interaction and communication.
. The structure of the session is as follows:
​​​
-
A quiz
-
Information sharing​
-
A walk on the Town Fields (weather permitting)
​​
* with an autism diagnosis or waiting for a diagnosis
Doncaster SENDIAS Workshop - Post 16 Support in Education & Work
Run by: Doncaster Parents Voice & Doncaster SENDIAS
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For Parent Carers
Date
23rd June 2026
Time
10.00am - 12.00pm
Venue
Carers Centre, 2 Regent Terrace, Doncaster, DN1 2EE
Attendees
Parents/Carers
Cost
Free
Booking
Booking is essential for this workshop
​
A workshop for parents/carers delivered by Doncaster SENDIAS

