Free workshops for parents of children with ASD/ADHD
NESSie and Angels support group are offering free workshops for parents. CLick on the links to book a place.
Supporting a Child with ASD / ADHD with Bereavement and Loss
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 1-2:30pm
https://nessieined.com/events/bereavement-and-loss
Just Talk Campaign – Supporting Mental Health for Children and Young People with Neurodiversity
Tuesday 16th November 2021 1-2.30pm
Or 23rd November 2021 1-2.30pm
Bringing up confident children (with ASD/ADHD) online group
Family Lives are offering a weekly online group to the parents of children with ASD or ADHD (flyer attached) which aims to give parents support to help their children become happier and more confident.
The sessions are running on a Thursday evening from 7pm-9pm, starting on 11th November and ending on 16th December.
Sessions will cover :
* ADHD – a whole-family issue
* Understanding your child’s behaviour
* Helping your child manage their feelings and outbursts
* Balancing support of siblings
* Learning new parenting strategies to address challenging behaviour and to make a difference in your family life
If you would like to join the group, you can make a self-referral using this link: Family Lives Referral Form. Alternatively, I am happy to support with making referrals. You can email me at: senco@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Angels support group
Please find below a flyer about the Angels Support Group, for the parents of children with a diagnosis of Autism or ADHD, or awaiting a diagnosis of either of these.
Angels offer group support, as well as individual sessions, and guest speakers. Sessions are free, although a donation of £1 is requested, if possible.
If you would like to become a member of Angels, you can use the following link to do so:
https://angelssupportgroup.org.uk/join-us/membership-application-form/
If you would like any further information, please email the address at the bottom of the flyer.
Hitchin Mental Health Recovery Team
Please find below an information leaflet showing resources parents and carers can access, including supporting children to return to school and coping with change.
Send Covid Study
A survey has been circulated for parents of children with SEND, and indeed the children themselves, to give their opinions about the impact of Covid. If you would be interested in taking part in the survey, please find the link below.
Family Lives Online Parenting Group
Please find below a flyer and referral form for the online Parenting Group: ‘Bringing up confident children – for the parents of children with ADHD/ASD’
The course will be taking place: Thursday 16th September to 21st October 9.30am to 11.30am.
The programme provides support, information and resources to parents/carers and adult family members so they can help their child reach their full potential.
Sessions will cover the following:
* ADHD – a whole-family issue
* Understanding your child’s behaviour
* Helping your child manage their feelings and outbursts
* Balancing support of siblings
* Learning new parenting strategies to address challenging behaviour and to make a difference in your family life
Family Lives accept self-referrals as well as those from professionals. If you would like any help in making a referral, or you would like me to make a referral, please do not hesitate to contact me: senco@wransom.herts.sch.uk
Herts Inclusive Theatre
‘Herts Inclusive Theatre’ is coming to Stevenage from 21st April!
“Herts Inclusive Theatre (HIT) use the arts and wellbeing practices to build confidence, develop skills and give participants and their families memorable, enjoyable life experiences where everyone is encouraged, valued, supported and has their part to play.
Led by experienced practitioners, the workshops are open to all and are especially welcoming to those with special needs.”
Please see below for a link to the website and further details, if this is something you would be interested in for your child.
Online Parenting Groups with Family Lives
‘Family Lives’ are offering several online parenting groups this term, funded by Hertfordshire County Council.
Please see below for details of the following groups:
- ‘Bringing up Confident Children’ (for parents of children with SEN – 8 weeks)
- ‘Bringing up Confident Children’ (for parents of children with ADHD/ASD – 6 weeks)
‘Supporting Links’ free courses for parents
‘Supporting Links’ are offering a number of free, online, 6-week courses for parents this term.
Please find information below about the following courses, as well as details about how to book a place on them:
- Understanding behaviour in your child with additional needs;
- Talking Dads;
- Talking Families
MindEd website
If you feel your child’s, or your own, mental health or wellbeing has been negatively affected by the current situation, there is some useful advice on the MindEd website, the link for which is below.