Choosing the right primary school and tips for the transition to primary.

• The importance of supporting transitions (changes at home and school and how to support them)
• Considerations when supporting autistic children (the way schools can support autistic differences)
• Choosing a school

Workshop: Bullying Through an Autistic Lens

This workshop explores the impact of bullying from an autistic perspective, highlighting personal experiences often overlooked in traditional discussions. Gain insights into how bullying affects neurodivergent individuals and learn practical strategies.

A 1.5 hour workshop to help parents/carers understand the factors that could be affecting toileting and to provide tips and strategies that can help with support needs.

• Introduction to Personal Budgets
• Children & Young People
• Adults 18+
• Becoming an Employer
• Special Circumstances

This workshop covers

• Sibling relationships
• Feelings siblings may experience
• Strategies that can help children to explore their feelings

In this workshop we will cover:

• What is autistic overwhelm?
• The difference between an autistic meltdown/shutdown and an emotional outburst.
• Understanding the link between sensory processing and overwhelm.
• Why meltdowns and shutdowns occur.
• How to help the person you support.

A 1.5-hour workshop aimed at parents who are exploring their own autistic identity and/or considering a diagnosis, looking at masking and positives and challenges of being an autistic parent.

• Preparing for transition to adulthood (key challenges, understanding and choosing options, transition planning, support during transitions)
• Moving to Further/ Higher Education (reasonable adjustments, choosing a college/ university, training and employment)
• Social Care and Supported Living

A 1.5-hour workshop covering sensory processing that aims to help parents and carers:

• Understand what sensory processing is
• Become familiar with all senses
• Learn about autistic experiences
• Understand how different activities or environments may impact autistic people

A 1.5 hour workshop to help parents/carers understand the factors that could be affecting toileting and to provide tips and strategies that can help with support needs.