In partnership with Base 25, IASS offers our SEND Surgery drop in sessions on the first Friday of every month from 10am to 12pm at:
Base 25 café, 29-31 Temple St, WV2 4AN
Our upcoming sessions are on:
Friday 2nd May
Friday 6th June
Friday 4th July
Preparing for a move to a new class or new school
Now we are in the summer term, many of you will be starting to think about the move to a new class or new school in September. This can often be an anxious time for children, young people and their parents.
Our Transition Factsheet offers some ideas you may wish to consider helping you make the move a little easier. We also invite you to pop along to one of our SEND surgeries at Cherry Street (see our advert above) if you have any questions and would like further information on how you and your child’s school can support their transition.
Wolverhampton Outreach: Parent carer training events
Wolverhampton Outreach Service offers numerous training sessions and events to parents and carers to enhance your understanding of your child's SEND needs and how to support them:
Introduction to Autism: Thursday 8 May- 10:00am to 12:00pm At Bingley Family Hub, Norfolk Road, WV3 0JE Book at: An Introduction to Autism with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ A workshop for parents and carers of children who already have a diagnosis of Autism and those who are currently on the diagnostic pathway. Learn about Autism and cover topics such as sensory differences, communication and interaction. Gain practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child, as well as hear from other parents experiences and swap advice and support.
Emotionally Based School Non- Attendance: Thursday 15 May- 10:00am to 12:00pm at Warstones Primary School, Warstones Road, WV4 4LU Book at: Emotionally Based School Non Attendance with Rachel Watson - Wolverhampton Outreach Service and Family Hubs · Eequ · Eequ A workshop for parents and carers of children who are experiencing emotionally based school non attendance. learn information on what parents can do to support their children and what support they should expect from school. There will also be the opportunity to ask questions and talk to other parents/carers, sharing experiences and swapping advice and support.
Supporting Sensory Differences: Thursday 22 May- A workshop for parents and carers who would like to learn more about sensory processing. Learn about sensory processing and understand some of the challenges children face. Understand over and under sensitivity and how this can impact on their daily life. Gain some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child.
Wolverhampton Outreach: NAS Teen life
Eight week in- person parent programme
Starting Monday 12 May from t Graisley Family Hub, Pool Street, WV2 4NE
Wolverhampton Outreach offers parents and carers of children aged 10 to 16 years who have a diagnosis of autism or are on the pathway, its eight week 'Teen Life Parent Programme'.
Each week will look at a different topic that impacts teenagers with autism; such as homework, sexuality and relationships. This programme gives the opportunity to meet other parents and carers, swap advice and support and to hear other people's experiences.
Licensed by the National Autistic Society and delivered by two trained facilitators.
Autism West Midlands: 'Rising to the challenge'
Six week online parent programme
Join Autism West Midlands from 3 June for their six week training programme ‘Rising to the challenge’. Available to parents/ carers who want to develop their understanding of Autism and how to support their child.
Topics include understanding Autism, communication, the social world, sensory differences, anxiety, happiness and wellbeing.
Explore the unique characteristics and challenges of ADHD and autism during the teenage years, how the two conditions can overlap, where they differ, and what that means for young people.
Gain insight into the social, academic, emotional, and sensory experiences that many neurodivergent teens face, and how you can actively work to support them navigate these challenges.
Understand what Dyscalculia is, gain home- based strategies to help reduce anxiety and build confidence with mathematical skills, learn classroom accommodations and inclusive ideas to better assist learners with the condition, as well has how home and school can collaborate effectively to ensure the children's needs are met inside and outside the classroom.
Understand how ADHD characteristics differ between the genders, the social and emotional impact of the condition being often misunderstood, what ADHD masking looks like, as well as support strategies to empower your child or pupil.
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