Parent workshops
We regularly host workshops for families and carers as part of our extensive Family Support Service and Parent Programme.
We run parent workshops for parents, carers and families of autistic children and young people.
These workshops take place on Zoom and are designed to help parents and families in supporting and better understanding their loved ones.
Upcoming workshops:
We run daytime workshops as well as our evening ones. Times are listed below.
- Wednesday 21 May - Introduction to Autism
- Wednesday 11 June - Autism and Girls
- Wednesday 16 July - Autism and Sleep (no daytime session)
- Wednesday 20 August - Promoting Positive Behaviour
- Wednesday 17 September - Autism and Sensory Differences
- Wednesday 22 October - Autism and Schools
- Wednesday 19 November - Autism and Claiming Disability Living Allowance
Each session (except for Sleep) will run once in the daytime, and once in the evening on the same day – these will be identical sessions, it is not necessary or expected that you attend both.
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 workshop there is no pressure to have video or audio on. You can just watch the presentation.
Join one of our workshops
Time: Daytime workshops are from 10am until 11.30am. Evening sessions start at 7pm and finish at 8.30pm.
Location: The parent workshops are delivered online over Zoom
Cost: Free to attend
Suitability: Parents/carers of children under 18
If you would like to join us, please email lesley.lock@aem.org.uk at least 24 hours in advance.
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