About Workshops

As a parent/carer, you may feel that more information, help, or advice is needed when supporting the needs of your child, who may have behavioural, sensory, social and/or communication challenges. We at GEMS recognise this and have provided a variety of free courses and workshops that will help develop your knowledge of autism and/or ADHD.

 

The FREE courses and workshops offer support not just for those who are diagnosed, but for those who may have autism and/or ADHD.

 

The courses and workshops vary in length. You will be listening to and speaking with trainers with extensive experience of delivering autism and/or ADHD courses and will have the opportunity to meet and share strategies with other parents/carers.

 

If you live or if your GP is in East Berkshire (Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead or Bracknell) you can Conveniently book yourself in by clicking on the “book here” option next to each workshop or course below.

Please note that bookings will close when sessions are fully booked / or two days before a session.

 

 

Workshop Title

Course Description

Target Audience

Dates

Time

Booking

Empowering Calm

Hosted by The Autism Group:

Understanding and responding to distressed behaviour in autistic young people' with the aims being;

To understand physical responses to anxiety, distress and overwhelm.

To explore what this might look like and think about who is challenging who!

To learn some strategies to try to help.

AUTISM SUPPORT

For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children.

Online:

Tuesday 12th November 2024 - Fully booked, waiting list only.

10am - 12pm

Book Here

Managing Anxiety


Hosted by The Autism Group:

What to do when worries take over. Looking at what causes anxiety & some tried & tested strategies to tackle it.

AUTISM SUPPORT

For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children.

Online:

New date to be released soon.

10am - 12pm

Book Here

Adolescence


Hosted by The Autism Group:

Understanding & responding to the challenges & changes for parenting & caring for autistic teenagers.

AUTISM SUPPORT

For parents & carers of secondary school aged children - Age 11 plus.

Online:

Wednesday 23rd October 2024.


10am - 12pm

Book Here

ADHD Teens




Hosted by Parenting Special Children:

Exploring the challenges and concerns, as well as strengths and opportunities. Supporting our teenagers through change - A Strength-Based Approach in Practice. Identity & Self-Esteem. Staying Connected - Communication and Relationships. Independence & Responsibility. Managing Risk.

ADHD SUPPORT

This workshop is suitable for parents/carers who have previously attended the 3 part ADHD Course.

Online:

New date to be released soon.

7pm - 9pm

Please contact GEMS to book

Sensory Processing



Hosted by Parenting Special Children:

Understanding sensory processing, sensory overload, sensory seeking behaviour, strategies to support & how to manage sensory arousal.

AUTISM and or ADHD

For Parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children.


Online:

Wednesday 16th October 2024 - Fully booked, waiting list only.

7 - 8.30pm

Book Here

Autism Course


A 3-week course

Hosted by Parenting Special children:

Session 1: Introduction to Autism, what is Autism, Myths and facts & Assessment overview.

Session 2: Autism and Behaviour, becoming a detective, Sensory differences, Anxiety, Sleep.

Session 3: Autism and Building a Support Toolkit, Communication, Visuals and routines, Identifying and supporting emotions, De-escalation and low arousal.

AUTISM SUPPORT

For parents & carers of children up to the age of 18.

Online:

New date to be released soon.

7 - 9pm

Book Here

Sleep - Autism & ADHD


Hosted by Parenting Special Children:

The workshop will cover: Children’s sleep cycles and sleep needs, The reasons behind night settling and night waking, Strategies to feel less stressed when sleep training, new parenting strategies for settling your child to sleep, and staying asleep.

AUTISM and or ADHD

For Parents & carers of pre school, primary & secondary school aged children.

Online:

New date to be released soon.

7 - 9pm

Book Here

ADHD Course


A 3-week course

Hosted by Parenting Special Children:

Session 1: Provides an insight into what ADHD is. Learn about the challenges & concerns often raised. Explore strengths and opportunities related to ADHD.

Session 2: Learn to understand children's anxiety and how this relates to ADHD.

Session 3: Gain an understanding of attention deficit behaviours & how to manage these.

ADHD SUPPORT

For Parents & carers of children aged 3 and over, primary & secondary school aged children.



Online:

New Date to be released soon.

7 - 9pm

Book Here

Girls & Autism

Hosted by The Autism Group:

A look at the behaviours & challenges that may be experienced by autistic girls.

AUTISM SUPPORT

For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children

Online:

New date to be released soon.

10am - 12pm

Book Here

Home Visit Service

An online or in person, 1.5 hour visit offering one to one tailored support.


Conducted by The Autism Group

AUTISM & DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT

*Criteria for home visit service:

Do not have access to IT.

Have English as a second language.

Have hearing or vision impairment.

Parent/carer who are Autistic themselves/ have additional needs.

Have difficulties with group settings.

Online or in person home visit option.

Please call or email GEMS to book

Support Sessions

An online or phone, 60 minute session offering support and advice.


Conducted by The Autism Group

AUTISM & DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT

Suitable for parent/carers requiring strategies for a new presenting issue.

Parent/carer who is Autistic themselves/ have additional needs.

Online or Phone.

Please call or email GEMS to book

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