Type of service: Professionals support networks, Seminars and workshops, Training providers

Website: http://www.autismbedfordshire.net/

We offer a range of training opportunities across Bedfordshire exclusively for parents and carers both during the daytime and evenings. The workshops help parents and carers to understand and manage behaviours consistent with autism. First Steps: Parenting a child with Autistic Spectrum Conditions A 60 minute talk on Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) for newly diagnosed families, followed by information on local support services and an opportunity to meet other parents and carers. Autism and Behaviour This workshop provides you with the opportunity to learn more about: the difficulties autism can cause in managing behaviour; the theory behind behaviour and how we can prevent rather than cure; strategies for managing difficult situations. Social Stories This workshop provides you with the opportunity to learn more about: the purpose of social stories as a communication tool; the history and different uses of social stories; tips to creating your own social story. Autism, Diet and Sensory Needs This workshop provides an opportunity to learn more about: the relationship between autism and diet; the impact of sensory processing differences; useful resources and strategies to support health and wellbeing when diet is an issue due to sensory challenges. Please visit our website for the latest updates regarding training and support for parents or sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.autismbedfordshire.net/information-guidance/

Aimed at: Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person

Gender: All genders

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific