Parent workshops
We regularly host workshops for families and carers as part of our extensive Family Support Service and Parent Programme.
Autism East Midlands has developed a range of training courses and workshops for the parents, carers, siblings and the extended families of autistic individuals of all ages. These range from short 2 hour workshops to 8 week courses and are designed to help you support and better understand your loved one.
Parent Workshops in 2024 include:
- Tuesday 16 January - Autism and Sensory Differences
- Tuesday 20 February - Autism and Schools
- Tuesday 19 March - Autism and Claiming Disability Living Allowance
- Tuesday 16 April - Introduction to Autism
- Tuesday 21 May - Autism and Girls
- Tuesday 18 June - Promoting Positive Behaviour
- Tuesday 16 July - Autism and Sensory Differences
- Wednesday 14 August - Autism and Schools
- Wednesday 11 September - Autism and Claiming Disability Living Allowance
Time: Varies, but usually 7-8.30pm on a weekday evening
Location: The parent workshops are delivered online over Zoom
Cost: Free to attend
Suitability: Parents/carers of children under 18
To join: If you would like to join a workshop, please email lesley.lock@aem.org.uk at least 24 hours before the event.
Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Zoom or are uncomfortable with appearing on screen. We can arrange a practice Zoom beforehand. If you feel that would help – just ask! During the actual workshop there is no pressure to have video or audio on. You can just watch the presentation.
Please download all the details here: Parent Workshop