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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 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.
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.
In addition to the below, we are also able to offer post-diagnosis workshops that are self funded and open to anyone regardless of location in the UK. Details of these can be found here.
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: Wednesday 8th May 2024. | 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 - Age 11 plus. | Online: Tuesday 21st May 2024 | 10am - 12pm | |
ADHD Teens | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: 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 3 part ADHD Course. | Online: TBC | 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, DUAL DIAGNOSIS & ADHD SUPPORT For Parents & carers of primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Tuesday 7th May 2024. | 7 - 8.30pm | |
Over 5's Autism Course A 3-week course | Hosted by Parenting Special Children: Session 1: Introduction to Autism, what is Autism? Sensory differences, Assessment overview. Session 2: Anxiety and Autism, what is anxiety? Knowing when my child is anxious, Supporting my child. Session 3: Behaviour and Autism, Behaviour detective, Strategies, Signposting and support. | AUTISM SUPPORT For parents & carers supporting children over the age of 5. | Online: TBC | 7 - 9pm | |
Under 5's 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 of pre school age up to 5 years of age. | Online: Wednesday 8th, 15th & 22nd May 2024. | 7 - 8.30pm | |
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, DUAL DIAGNOSIS & ADHD SUPPORT For Parents & carers of pre school, primary & secondary school aged children. | Online: Tuesday 4th June 2024. | 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: Thursday 9th, 16th & 23rd May 2024, fully booked waitlist only. | 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 24th April 2024. | 10am - 12pm | |
Home Visit Service -Autism Support | 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. Parents/carers 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 - Autism support | An online or in person, 45 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 and are supporting their Autistic/ Dual diagnosis child. | Maidenhead or online if preferred. | Please call or email GEMS to book |
