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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 & workshops that will help develop your knowledge of autism and/or ADHD.
The FREE courses & workshops for East Berkshire residents, 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.
For further information, please contact the team on: gems.4health@nhs.net / 0800 999 1342
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 & DUAL DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Tuesday 21st November 2023 | 10am - 12pm | |
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. | Online: New date coming soon. | 10am - 12pm | |
ADHD Teens | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: Understanding & working with change. Exploring the challenges and concerns, as well as strengths and opportunities. Supporting our teenagers through change - A Strengths-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 ADHD Course | Online: Tuesday 10th October 2023 | 7pm - 9pm | Please contact GEMS to book |
Supporting Siblings | Hosted by The Autism Group: What is it like to grow up with a sibling on the autism spectrum? How we can help young people to better understand and thrive in an autism friendly family. | AUTISM SUPPORT For parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Thursday 14th September 2023 | 10am - 12pm | Postponed |
Sensory Processing | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: Understanding sensory processing, sensory overload, sensory seeking behaviour, strategies to support & how to manage sensory arousal. | AUTISM, DUAL DIAGNOSIS & ADHD SUPPORT For Parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Tuesday 7th November 2023. | 7 - 8.30pm | |
Over 5's Autism Course A 3-week course | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: This course runs for three consecutive weeks & covers, challenges & concerns, signposting, managing anxiety, challenging behaviour & strategies. | AUTISM SUPPORT For parents & carers supporting children over the age of 5. | Online: Wednesday 4th, 11th, & 18th October 2023 - Fully booked wait list only. | 7 - 9pm | Book Here |
Under 5's Autism Course A 3-week course | Hosted by Parenting Special children: This course runs for three consecutive weeks & covers, myths and facts, sensory processing, anxiety, communication, de-escalating & supporting emotions. | AUTISM SUPPORT For parents & carers of children of pre school age up to 5 years of age. | Online: 8th, 15th, 22nd November 2023 | 7 - 8.30pm | |
Sleep - Autism & ADHD | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: Discussing difficulties around sleep. | AUTISM, DUAL DIAGNOSIS & ADHD SUPPORT For Parents & carers of pre school, primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Tuesday 3rd October 2023 | 7 - 9pm | |
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 coming soon. | 7 - 9pm | |
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: Wednesday 1st November | 10am - 12pm | |
Home Visit Service -Autism Support | An online or in person visit offering one to one tailored support for those requiring additional support. | AUTISM SUPPORT: *Criteria for home visit service:
| Online or in person home visit option | Please call or email GEMS to book |
