AUTISM PARENT PROGRAMME & Support .
Summer Term 2015
*Please NOTE our new address and contact details*
*New Booking and payment advice*
Workshop
Dates
/Time
The Best that
we can be
Group
Tuesday
19th May
Brazil
Tuesday
16th June
UK
Tuesday
21st July
Hawaii
A social drop in
group for
individuals on the
Autistic spectrum
and family &
friends of people
on the Spectrum.
Meets the 3rd
Tuesday of the
month.
Around the world
theme for 2015
Autism Drop In
– City Hospital
Informal Drop In
Sessions
An opportunity for
Parents & Carers of
Children with ASD to
meet other parents,
have a coffee & a chat
and speak to
professionals from
Health & Social
Services.
Occasional speakers
and presentations
.Usually
3rd Wednesday of the
month.
Tuesday
18th August
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Caribbean Islands
Venue/booking
Further details
Autism East Midlands
Dukeries Centre
Park Street
Worksop
S80 1HH
For Further information
Contact
01909 509400
btwcb@autismeastmidlands..org.uk
4.00-8.30
pm
20th May
Lego Therapy & Indigo
Kids Services
Wednesday
17th June
Diet & Eating difficulties
in ASD with Debbie
McDermott, Dietitian.
The Children’s Centre
City Hospital Campus
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
Wednesday
15th July
.TBC & YMCA will
attend to talk about
their exercise program
for carers
For further information;
0115 8831157 or 01158831158
Wednesday
August
No Meeting
10.00am12.30pm
infoservicescdc@nottshc.nhs.uk
Workshop
Dates
/Time
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Venue/booking
Further details
Asian Families
Group
Thursday
TBC
New Art Exchange
39 – 41 Gregory Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 6BE
For Parents &
carers of
children& young
people of any age
who have ASD.
The workshops
cover various
autism related
topics and
features
workshops with
Autism
Specialists.
Supported by
Parent
Partnership &
Autism East
Midlands
Autism in the
Early Years
Free
Facilitated by
Nottinghamshire
County Council
Future Courses
will be held in
other parts of
the Countyonly open to
county
residents.
21st May
Thursday
18th June
TBC
Thursday
16th July
TBC
10.0012.30pm
For further details email:
linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
or Tel 01909506678
Fridays;
5th June
12th June
19th June
26th June
3rd July
10th July
Parents
must
commit to
attending all
sessions
9.30-11.30
am
A series of workshops
for parents of children
between the ages of 2 –
7 years on the Autistic
Spectrum, living in
Nottinghamshire.
Each session will
include input from
professionals with
expertise in autism &
will provide
opportunities for
questions & discussion.
Topics covered will
include:
- Introduction to
Autism
-Communication
-Behaviour
-Education
-Accessing help
-Parents feelings &
emotions
Venue:
William Gladstone School, Holden
Crescent, Newark.
Application through Autism
Parent Programme
Application form, as
attached.
Please return completed
application form & return to;
Karen Unwin, Schools &
Families Specialist Services,
Meadow House, Littleworth,
Mansfield, Notts NG18 2TA
Workshop
Sleep Tight
Free 5 Week
Course
The Children’s
sleep charity
Dates
/Time
Mondays
8th June
15th June
22nd June
6th July
13th July
Places are
limited so early
booking
recommended
1.303.00pm
The Autism
Show
Friday &
Saturday
London
EXEL
12-13th June
Birmingham
NEC
19th -20th June
Manchester
EVENTCITY
26th -27th June
Understanding
Sensory
Difficulties with
Autism
Presented by
Jenny Yates
Autism East
Midlands
Training
24th June
6.308.30pm
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Venue/booking
Further details
Sleep is vitally
important to support
to support children’s
development and
their wellbeing. Sleep
deprivation affects
behaviour, health,
mood and the whole
family’s functioning.
Prospect Children’s Centre
Longfellow Drive
Worksop
S81
The Autism Show is
the national event for
autism (including
Asperger Syndrome)
dedicated to the two
million people in the
UK who live and
work with the
condition on a daily
basis.
Learn about
products& services;
learn practical
strategies for home
and classroom; listen
to adults on the
spectrum talk about
their experience;
access specialist
advice from
clinicians, therapists
and solicitors.
This workshop will
explore the sensory
world of children &
young people on the
autistic spectrum.
It will also consider
the implications for
adaptive and
adjusting the
environment to meet
the needs of young
people with autism
For booking please complete
enrolment form and return to
;
Lorraine Carib
Prospect Children’s Centre
Longfellow Drive
Worksop
S81
Cost for all events;
Adults £12.00 in advance,
£17.00 on the day.
Under 16’s free
Booking on line at;
www.autismshow.co.uk
Venue: Dukeries Centre , Park
Street Worksop
£10.00 to be paid on the day–
50% discount for additional
family members
For booking; contact
linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
or Tel.01909 506678
Workshop
Dates
/Time
Autism &
Gender
Dysphoria
seminar
30th June
9.3012.30pm
Dr. Wenn
Lawson
Introduction to
PDA (
Pathological
Demand
Avoidance
Presented by
Ruth Fidler
Education
Consultant;
Complex
autism,
interactive
approaches and
emotional well
being
Supporting
young people
with their
Stress and
anxiety
Presented by
Ruth Fidler
Education
Consultant;
Complex
autism,
interactive
approaches
and emotional
well being
1-2-3 Magic
Free 6 week
Course
Monday 6th
July 6.308.30pm
£10.00 to
be paid on
the night –
50%
discount
for
additional
family
Wednesday
15th July
6.30-8.30pm
£10.00 to be
paid on the
night – 50%
discount for
additional
family
members
Mondays
1.00-3.00pm
14th, 21st &
28th
September
5th, 12th &
19th October
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This Workshop will
be particularly
relevant for clinicians
and practitioners
supporting people
with autism with
gender dysphoria.
Defining what PDA is
and how it presents
behaviourally.
Exploring ways of
managing
challenging
behaviours linked to
the diagnosis.
Venue/booking
Further details
Venue: Park Inn, 296 Mansfield
Road, Nottingham NG5 2BT
Cost; £120 +VAT
Booking through;
http://www.rsvpbook.com.wennl
awsonGDJune2015
or by email at
training@nas.org.uk
Autism East Midlands
Sutherland House School,
Harby Lodge Site
Parking at CEC site, 8 Clinton
Avenue, NG5 1AW
For booking; contact
linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
or Tel.01909 506678
Children and adults
with ASD often
experience high
levels of anxiety and
stress that can
impact negatively
upon their lives. This
workshop considers
why this is often the
case and promotes
ways of managing
stress and anxiety for
young people on the
spectrum and their
families.
Autism East Midlands
Sutherland House School,
Harby Lodge Site
Parking at CEC site, 8 Clinton
Avenue, NG5 1AW
A Behavioural
Management
programme for
children between 2 &
12 years. Gain
information,
strategies & support
to improve your
child’s behaviour
Venue ;Prospect Children’s Centre
Longfellow Drive
Worksop
S81
For booking; contact
linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk
or Tel.01909 506678
For booking please complete
enrolment form and return to;
Lorraine Carib at Prospect
Children’s Centre
*Please NOTE our new Head Quarters address and contact details*
Autism East Midlands,
Unit 31 Crags Industrial Estate,
Morven Street,
Creswell,
Worksop S80 4AJ
Tel: 01909 506678
Contact email: info@norsaca.org.uk
Website: www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk
We are no longer at Park Hall Autism Resource Centre, Bestwood Village
*New Booking and payment advice*
For all bookings for parent programmes and courses , where
Autism East Midlands are running these sessions, this should be
through email at linsey.atkins@autismeastmidlands.org.uk or
through posting to the above address. Do not send any money at
this time.
Please bring along the completed Parent Programme application
form when you attend the course. Any monies due for the course
will also be collected at that time.
Autism Parent Programmes
APPLICATION FORM
Re the course you wish to attend please
state:
Date
Title
Venue
Name of organiser
Child’s Name
Child’s Date of Birth
What aspect would you specifically like to
see covered in this course?
School / Setting
Name & Address
Parent/Carer Tel No
Email address
Parents Ethnic Origin
Gender & Ages of any other children
Who will attend the Course? (e.g. mother,
father, grandmother- up to 2 per family)
If offered places I/We agree to attend ALL
sessions
SIGNED
Please return completed forms to: Autism East Midlands, Unit 31 Crags Industrial Estate, Morven Street,
Creswell, Worksop S80 4AJ.Any payments for courses will be collected at the event, please don’t send in
payment.
Please make any cheques payable to Autism East Midlands
Early Years Autism Parent programme Application Form
Your child’s name:
Your child’s date of birth:
Your child’s diagnosis: (Please give date & name of person who gave diagnosis if
known / If your child does not have a definite diagnosis please can you state this)
Your child’s school / nursery / playgroup:
Parents’/carers’ names and address:
Telephone No:
Parents’ ethnic origin
Please give names and ages of your other children (if you have any):
Which programme do you wish to attend?
Early Years Parent Programme
The William Gladstone Primary School, Holden Crescent, Newark, Notts NG24 4HV
State briefly what you most hope to gain from attending the programme:
Who will attend the programme? (e.g. mother, father)
If offered a place, I/We agree to attend all sessions
Signed ……………………………………………………………… Please return the form to: Karen Unwin Schools & Families
Specialist Services Meadow House, Littleworth Mansfield, Notts NG18 2TA
Tel: 01623 433327
Enrolment form for: Sleep tight course 8th June to 13th July and /or
1-2-3 Magic 14th September to 19th October
FREE Crèche available
To book a place on the above courses please
complete the attached enrolment form and return to
Lorraine Craib, Prospect Kilton Children’s Centre, Longfellow Drive,
Worksop, S81 0D
Sleep tight is suitable for parents who have children with additional needs
Parents should seek the advice of a Health Visitor or GP prior to attending to ensure that there
are no medical issues impacting on sleep
Which course(s) do you wish to attend?
Parent/Carer Name:
Parent/Carer Name:
Address:
Postcode:
Contact Tel No:
Does your child have a medical condition or additional need?
If so, please state
Creche requirements
Child’s Name:
Date of birth:
Child’s Name:
Date of birth:
Crèche paperwork will need to be completed. A Care, Play and Learning Worker will contact
you before the start of the course to arrange this.