Support for parents/carers resident within the DCC (Devon County Council) footprint of primary or secondary aged children (5-16) who are either on the neurodiversity assessment waiting list or who have received a diagnosis of autism.
Our ‘Autism & Us’ programme and associated themed/topic based workshops have now been adopted as a Devon County Council Core offer, which means the long term sustainable and consistent delivery has been secured for families.
They will be delivered each term of the academic year, by members of the SEND Communication & Interaction Team at Devon County Council.
We continue to offer access for parents and carers of CYP (Children & Young People) who are currently on the neurodiversity assessment pathway, in addition to families of CYP who have received an autism diagnosis.
Attending the ‘Autism & Us’ parent programme gives you opportunity to develop your understanding of autism and look at practical solutions to managing and supporting your child’s presenting needs, whilst also connecting with other parents/carers.
Autism & Us programmes:
- 4 weekly ‘live online’ sessions (approx. 2hrs each) related to the following topic/themes:
- weekly ‘live online’ sessions (approx. 2hrs each) related to the following topic/themes:
| No. | Topic | Programme 1 date | Programme 2 date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Autism overview | Tuesday 24 September: 10am – 12pm | Thursday 14 November: 4.30pm – 6.30pm |
| 2 | Sensory | Tuesday 1 October: 10am – 12pm | Thursday 21 November: 4.30pm – 6.30pm |
| 3 | Communication | Tuesday 8 October: 10am – 12pm | Thursday 28 November: 4.30pm – 6.30pm |
| 4 | Understanding and supporting behaviour | Tuesday 15 October: 10am – 12pm | Thursday 5 December: 4.30pm – 6.30pm |
Apply direct by email to: educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk
To secure a place on either of the above programmes, or express your interest for forthcoming programmes. We will confirm your booking request, and provide you with a direct link to the event. They will be delivered on line ‘live’ via the Microsoft TEAMs platform.
Additionally we will also be offering the following very popular themed/topic based workshops, which lead on from the above programmes for themes/topics that may be a priority area for you against your child’s presenting needs:
Additional topic-based workshops
Additionally we will also be offering the following very popular themed/topic based workshops, which lead on from the above programmes for themes/topics that may be a priority area for you against your child’s presenting needs:
| Topic | Date and time |
|---|---|
| DiAS (Devon Information and Advice Service) and PCFD (Parent Carer Forum Devon) | Thursday 17 October: 10am – 12pm |
| Autism – Sensory processing and integration | Tuesday 5 November: 9.30am – 12pm |
| Autism and girls | Wednesday 23 October: 9.30am – 12pm |
| Autism – Demand avoidance and PDA | Wednesday 20 November: 10am – 12pm |
| Autism – Communication (speaking children – support strategies) | Tuesday 10 December: 10am – 12pm |
| Autism – Managing stress and anxiety | Thursday 7 November: 10am – 12pm |
| Autism – Vulnerability and online safety | Thursday 14 November: 10am – 12pm |
| Autism – Communication (non/limited speaking children – support strategies) | Thursday 21 November: 10am – 12pm |
Booking a place on the programme
Apply direct by email to: educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk
To secure a place on any of the above topic based workshops. We will confirm your booking request, and provide you with a direct link to the event. They will be delivered on line ‘live’ via the Microsoft TEAMs platform.