Couse aim
To provide parents and carers with an increased understanding of their child or young person, as well as offering practical strategies and management tools to support families. Parents/carers get access to professionals with a wealth of experience as well as other parents and carers going through similar experiences.
Please note
- We are commissioned to deliver this course in central and west Norfolk only.
- Parents/carers must have a recent diagnosis of autism for their CYP to be able to attend.
- This is the core post-diagnosis offer in central and west Norfolk.
Course structure
- Runs weekly, over 4 sessions (typically one per week)
- 9:30am – 12:30pm, with days changing to reach as many parents as possible
- Typically delivered face to face (Swaffham Community Centre, Campingland), online options are available (held twice a year – please contact us for specifics)
- Refreshments provided
Sessions/topics
Sessions are informal and relaxed, and tailored to each group and the needs of their CYP. Places need to be booked in advance: contact us and you will be sent details of individual courses. Following this, you can be booked on.
Contact usThis session aims to offer an overview of autism including the associated developmental differences their CYP may struggle with. Supporting the parent/carer to understand and see the world from their child’s point of view, the session starts to look at practical strategies, support and advice dependent on the attendees and their specific needs.
Presented by Family Action’s Autism/ADHD Support Service team.
This session looks at how we can better understand communication and interaction by delving into strengths and differences often demonstrated by those with an autism diagnosis. Helping families to understand and advocate for differences and potential support needed, the session aims to nurture connection and meaningful interactions by offering practical strategies.
Presented by NCHC Speech & Language Therapy team.
Session 3 looks at sensory processing and explores the neurological theory. With many sensory systems in the human body, we look at what does each system does and how this might equate to real life.
Presented by NCHC Occupational Therapy Team.
Looking at SEND and the school system, including reasonable adjustments and support in the classroom, including Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We consider what to do when things go wrong and look at transitions aiming to equip parents with supportive tools to help manage the education system.
Presented by Norfolk County Council Educational Psychology and Specialist Autism Support Team.
