Event title: Rising to the Challenge (Daytime) Shrewsbury
Venue: The Lantern, Meadow Farm Drive, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, SY1 4NG
Name: Autism West Midlands
Email: shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk
Telephone: 01743 2150 962
Event description: This training workshop is FREE!
Rising to the Challenge is a series of six free workshops for family carers living in Shropshire who really want to understand their child’s autism.
Information about the course:
The aim is for Families attending this course to gain greater confidence in living with autism & feel better equipped to manage the difficulties they are experiencing. All participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences & take away ideas, strategies & resources as well as information about Autism West Midlands’ Information and Support services and other local sources of help.
PART 1
SESSION ONE – Autism as a Spectrum
22nd June
- Exploring the world of autism
- The individuality of children on the spectrum
- How autism is diagnosed
SESSION TWO – Communication and Understanding your Child’s Behaviour
29th June (Daytime)
- Communication difficulties in autism
- Making sense of why children with autism behave as they do
- Developing better communication with your child
SESSION THREE – The Sensory World of Autism
6th July
- Sensory processing
- How children with autism use their senses
- Improving sensory experiences for your child
PART 2
SESSION FOUR – Helping your Child Develop Social Skills
14th September
- How children develop social skills
- Social skill difficulties in autism
- Promoting social skills with your child
SESSION FIVE – Anxiety and Anger
21st September
- The role of anxiety in a child with autism
- Coping strategies for dealing with autism related anxiety and anger outbursts
- Strategies to help your child regulate their emotions
SESSION SIX – Happiness and Wellbeing
28th September
- Strategies to promote self esteem and wellbeing for your child
- Reflection on your child’s diagnosis
- Sources of help and support
Booking Information: To book this event please visit the online shop: https://shop.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/collections/events/products/rising-to-the-challenge
For more information about this event please contact the Autism West Midlands Shropshire office by calling 01743 250 962 or emailing shropshire@autismwestmidlands.org.uk