SEND News

16th – 22nd November 2020

Please see the attachments below for details of a free webinar for parents offered by NESSie about ‘Anxiety in Children and Young People’ as well as information about a variety of other free webinars taking place during Hertfordshire ‘Just Talk’ week.

Please see below for the winter newsletter from ADD-vance, The Autism and ADHD Trust.

There is some useful information, including a telephone helpline and private Facebook page, as well as courses for parents and a family coaching service.

ADD-vance are offering lots of dates for their introductory 6-week course: Understanding ADHD and Autism

The course is designed for parent/carers of children aged 5 to 14 yrs with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism. Every course is bespoke to the needs of each group.

Learning outcomes include:
• Understanding ADHD, Autism and related conditions
• Building your child’s self-esteem
• Understanding anxiety and anger triggers
• Reducing meltdowns and other behaviours which challenge
• Developing positive behaviour strategies
• Working collaboratively with school
• Knowing your rights and how to advocate for your child
• Reducing your own stress levels
• Managing the needs of siblings
• Improving communication as a family
• Connecting with other families and sharing experiences
• Signposting to useful resources and local support networks.
Courses will be delivered online via Zoom with a maximum of 12 participants. They will run as a series of 12 x 1 hour sessions or 6 x 2 hour sessions over six weeks. All sessions must be attended.
The sessions can be accessed free via a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone. Joining instructions will be provided beforehand and the first session will provide an opportunity to practice using the technology.

Seven separate courses will be running on the following dates:
Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 10 am – 12 pm (Parents/carers of girls only)
Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 12.30 – 2.30 pm (Families in North Herts district only)
Mondays 2nd November to 7th December 7 – 9 pm (Dads only)
Tuesdays 3rd November to 8th December 10 am – 12 pm
Tuesdays 3rd November to 8th December 7 – 9 pm (Families in Watford district only)
Fridays 6th November to 11th December 10 am – 12 pm
Fridays 6th November to 11th December 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Saturdays 7th November to 12th December 2 – 4pm

For more information and to book your FREE place please see http://add-vance.eventbrite.com/.

This forum is designed to give parents/carers of children aged 4 to 15 years awaiting assessment or displaying traits of ASD and/or ADHD support with specific issues that may arise during transition back into education.

Monday, 5 October 2020 1pm to 2:30pm Online
See flyer for booking details.

This course is provided by NESSie, Supporting Positive Mental Health in Schools and Angels Autism & ADHD Support.  Funded by Hertfordshire County Council.

Please find below information about a wide range of free online courses being offered to parents this Autumn. If you would like to book a place on any of them, please go to the individual provider’s website to do so.

Please see the poster attached below for details of a wide range of online courses being offered free in the next few months to parents of children with diagnosed or suspected ADHD and/or Autism.

Supporting Links are offering two free online courses this term, for parents of children with ASD or ADHD (although no formal diagnosis is required):

Monday 5th October – ‘Talking ASD & ADHD: Transition and Change

Thursday 12th November – ‘Talking ASD & ADHD: Anxiety and Stress

Please see the flyers below for further details about the content of the courses.