Parenting an autistic child: The early years
Designed for parents and carers of children aged 0–5 years who are beginning their autism journey, this workshop provides practical guidance to help families understand autism, celebrate their child's strengths, and develop effective autism strategies at home.
Parenting an autistic child: The teen years
For parents and carers of autistic young people aged 11–18 years, this workshop helps families develop a greater understanding of autism during the teenage years. As adolescents grow and become more independent, new opportunities and challenges can emerge. This interactive session provides practical guidance, shared experiences and strategies to help you confidently support your teenager at home
Signalong
Signalong is a key word signing system that supports spoken language, helping children communicate when speech is difficult. This practical session equips parents and carers with simple signing techniques they can start using straight away to improve communication, reduce frustration, encourage language development, and build confidence and interaction. Whether your child is just beginning to communicate or developing existing skills, Signalong can become a valuable part of your family's communication toolkit.
Book your place on one of our upcoming face-to-face autism parent workshops today.
New to autism or looking to build your understanding?
Our online autism awareness training is designed for parents, carers, family members and anyone who has little or no previous knowledge of autism. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you, while developing the confidence to better understand and support autistic children.
This e-learning lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and combines expert knowledge with the lived experiences of parents who share their personal autism journeys, helping to bring the learning to life. Through practical examples and real-life scenarios, you'll gain a greater understanding of autism and discover strategies you can use in everyday situations.
This includes:
- Lived experiences shared by parents of autistic children.
- Interactive activities to reinforce learning.
- Practical strategies to support autistic children.
- Evidence-informed guidance and expert insights.
Course licences are valid for 12 months, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher or additional support.
View our autism e-learning courses today and start building the confidence to support your autistic child.
Early Years Autism Workshop
Signalong
