Neurodiversity means that across the population there is variation in people’s brains. Having people in society who see the world differently and have unique skills is an important part of life to be celebrated. The term “neurodivergent” refers to people whose brains work differently to the typical cultural standards. Neurodivergence includes conditions that people are born with including autism, ADHD, learning disability and learning disorders.

This programme of free virtual workshops for parents and carers will explore nurturing the unique strengths of neurodivergent children and young people and provide advice on how to support them with the challenges they face. Any parent or carer is welcome to join regardless of whether their child has a diagnosis. The workshops are live on Zoom and are 75 minutes long. Recordings of the workshops and resource packs will be sent after the live event to everyone who has registered.

Childhood Neurodiversity: Supporting Language and Communication

This workshop will discuss language and social communication, including how parents/carers can support their children to communicate. This workshop will be co-delivered with the Integrated Community Paediatric Services Speech and Language Therapy Team.

Tuesday 9^th January 2024 – 13:00  Book Here

Childhood neurodiversity: Supporting Children with Planning, Organising and Remembering

This workshop will explore cognitive difficulties in childhood such as planning, organising and remembering things. The workshop will consider how these difficulties can impact on day-to-day life and give advice on how parents/carers can support their children with cognitive difficulties.

Wednesday 7^th February 2023 – 13:00  Book Here

Childhood Neurodiversity: Understanding and Supporting Sleep Difficulties

Sleep difficulties can have a huge impact on a child’s emotions, behaviour, learning and health. This workshop will explore sleep difficulties for neurodivergent children, and how parents/carers can support their children with sleep.

Wednesday 6^th March 2023 – 13:00  Book Here

Childhood Neurodiversity: Supporting Social Relationships

This workshop will discuss social relationship difficulties for neurodivergent children, and how parents/carers can support their children with understanding and managing social relationships.

Tuesday 2^nd April – 13:00  Book Here

Childhood Neurodiversity: The Benefits and Problems with Using Technology

This workshop will discuss the potential benefits and risks to neurodivergent children using technology such as apps and social media. It will explore how families can use technology to support their neurodivergent child.

Monday 6^th May – 13:00  Book Here

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