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Welcome to our
November 2025 E- Bulletin
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IASS weekly SEND surgery
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Wolverhampton Outreach Service:
Parent & Carer training events
For parents and carers of children who already have a diagnosis of Autism and those who are currently on the diagnostic pathway. The workshop will give you the opportunity to meet other parents and carers and to swap advice and support. Gain an understanding of Autism and cover topics such as sensory differences, communication and interaction. Gain practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child.
For families of children/young people with a diagnosis of ADHD and those currently undergoing assessment. This workshop will help to develop your understanding of ADHD and gives the opportunity to talk to other parents and carers.
Parents and carers are invited to attend this session to receive a basic introduction to sensory processing and think about some of the challenges children face; including over and under sensitivities and how this can impact on their daily life. Gain some practical strategies you can implement at home to support your child.
For parents and carers of children with a diagnosis of autism and those currently on the diagnostic pathway.
The webinar will offer a basic introduction to autism, looking at topics such as communication and sensory differences, before discussing the underlying reasons for behaviour. Gain practical strategies that you can implement at home to support your child.
An informative session to help parents and carers understand masking in autism. Gain an overview of masking and explore how individuals may consciously or unconsciously hide aspects of their identity to avoid negative judgement and attention.
Learn to recognise the signs of masking, understand its emotional and developmental impact, and gain practical strategies to support your child.
This six week programme is for parents and carers of children aged 10 to 16, who have a diagnosis of autism or are on the pathway.
Each week will look at a different topic that impacts teenagers with autism; such as homework, sexuality and relationships. It is also an 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.
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Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton:
Relaxed accessible performances
Treat your family to the magic of theatre with the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's relaxed performances this Christmas season.
During relaxed performances there will be a lowered volume, reduction of special effect lights and startling noises, open door access with free movement in and out of the auditorium, relaxed auditorium rules, sensory room, quiet spaces, changing rooms, live stream of the show and additional staff to help.
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Elf The Musical- 16 November
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Sleeping Beauty Pantomime- 11, 12 & 13 Dec
Discover more relaxed performances and purchase your tickets at:
Access & Inclusion | Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
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The Witherslack Group:
Parents and Professionals training events
Autism & self care-
toilet challenge and hygiene:
Wednesday 5 Nov at 10:00am
Join The Witherslack Group's 5 Nov 10am webinar on 'Autism & self care- toilet challenge and hygiene'
The session will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges autistic children may face around toileting and personal hygiene. Gain strategies and practical ways to help you support positive routines at home, build your child's independence and celebrate their progress.
Book your place at: Autism & Self-Care: Toilet Challenges & Hygiene
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How to identify anxiety and
poor self- esteem:
Wednesday 19 Nov at 10:00am
Join The Witherslack Group's 19 Nov webinar 'How to identify anxiety and poor self esteem'.
Learn how to recognise signs of anxiety and low self- esteem, and gain supportive strategies such as compassionate communication, encouraging resilience, and helping your child build confidence.
Find out more and book your place at: How To Identify Anxiety & Poor Self-Esteem
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Virtual SEN Conference
for professionals:
Wednesday 26 Nov-
10:00am to 3:00pm
Professionals in education are invited to join The Witherslack Group's virtual SEN conference on 26 November.
Gain practical strategies to support neurodivergent children and young people in mainstream schools. Sessions include:
- Identifying the signs of SEN in students
- Supporting dysregulated behaviour
- supporting positive interventions
- delivering neuro- affirming education.
Find out more and book your place at: Virtual SEN Conference: Supporting SEN In Mainstream Schools
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Autism West Midlands: Online training workshops
Autism and Anxiety:
9 Dec Webinar
Join Autism West Midlands for their 9 Dec 10:00am free webinar 'Autism and Anxiety'.
Explore the causes of autistic anxiety, and learn about factors including changing the environment, meltdowns, shutdowns, burnout and managing anxiety.
Find out more and book at: Autism and Anxiety - Webinar | Autism West Midlands
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PIP (Personal Independence
Payment) workshop:
17 Dec webinar
Join Autism West Midlands for their 17 Dec 10:00am free online workshop on PIP (personal Independence payment).
The workshop will help to build your understanding about PIP. The session covers eligibility, how to apply for PIP and organisations who might be able to support you with this application.
Book your place at: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Workshop | Autism West Midlands
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'Autism and Me' programme for
children aged 8- 12 years:
February 2026
Autism West Midlands offers it's free programme to children aged 8- 12 years with a diagnosis of Autism.
The three evenings, face to face small group sessions offers your child the opportunity to learn more about their condition, meet other children with similar experiences and gain supportive strategies that can help in their day- to day life.
The course takes place during the 17th, 18th & 19th February 2026 from 5.45pm to 7.15pm.
To register your interest visit: Autism and Me for diagnosed autistic children 8 - 12 years | Autism West Midlands
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Too Good To Chuck:
Wolverhampton recycling initiative
Too Good To Chuck is an initiative which has resulted in many items, which would otherwise have been thrown away, being donated at the Anchor Lane and Shaw Road Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
The programme enables residents to give their unloved items a whole new life and help other local families in need at the same time.
Donated items include wooden furniture, beds, household items, decorative items, anything which can be re-purposed or restored and ultimately re-loved by someone else.
If you could benefit from receiving items donated to the scheme, complete the Too Good To Chuck application form and email to edbridgewood@gmail.com.
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