Parent workshops

We regularly host workshops for families and carers as part of our extensive Family Support Service and Parent Programme.

Family Support Hub 2021 Northants

Autism East Midlands has developed a range of training courses and workshops for the parents, carers, siblings and the extended families of autistic individuals of all ages. These range from short 2 hour workshops to 8 week courses and are designed to help you support and better understand your loved one.

Upcoming parent workshops:

  • Wednesday 14 August - Autism and Schools
  • Wednesday 11 September - Autism and Claiming Disability Living Allowance
  • Tuesday 15 October - Introduction to Autism
  • Tuesday 19 November - Autism and Girls
  • Tuesday 17 December - Promoting Positive Behaviour
  • January date (TBC) - Autism and Sleep
  • Tuesday 18 February - Autism and Sensory Differences
  • Tuesday 18 March - Autism and Schools
  • Tuesday 15 April - Autism and Claiming Disability Living Allowance

Time: Varies, but usually 7-8.30pm on a Tuesday evening

Location: The parent workshops are delivered online over Zoom

Cost: Free to attend

Suitability: Parents/carers of children under 18

To join: If you would like to join a workshop, please email lesley.lock@aem.org.uk at least 24 hours before the event.

Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with Zoom or are uncomfortable with appearing on screen. We can arrange a practice Zoom beforehand. If you feel that would help – just ask! During the actual workshop there is no pressure to have video or audio on. You can just watch the presentation.

Want to print off the full list of upcoming workshops? Download our poster.