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PRIMARY SCHOOL
Parent autism programme and workshops – Spring term 2023
Parent autism programme and workshops – Spring term 2023
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Autism & Us programmes:
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No. |
Topic |
Programme 2 |
Trainer |
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1 |
Autism overview
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Mon 6 Mar – 10 – 12 |
Paul Lamanna |
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2 |
Communication
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Mon 13 Mar – 10 – 12 |
Laura O’Shea |
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3 |
Understanding and supporting behaviour
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Mon 20 Mar – 10 – 12 |
Laura Matthews |
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4 |
Sensory
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Mon 27 Mar – 10 – 12 |
Kevin Jones |
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Apply direct by email to: educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk To secure a place on any of the above programmes, or express your interest for forthcoming programmes. We will confirm your booking request in September after the summer holidays, and provide you with a direct link to the event. They will be delivered on line ‘live’ via the Microsoft TEAMs platform. Topic based workshops: The following topic based workshops, are also available for parents/carers of CYP (Children & Young People) who are currently on the autism assessment pathway, in addition to families of CYP who have received an autism diagnosis. You can choose from these based on the relevance to you and your family.
Apply direct by email to: educationlearnersupport@devon.gov.uk To secure a place on any of the above topic based workshops. We will confirm your booking request in September after the summer holidays, and provide you with a direct link to the event. They will be delivered on line ‘live’ via the Microsoft TEAMs platform |
Neurodive Event & Webinars
Neurodive Events & Webinars:
The following Webinars are being run by an organisation called Neurodive. You can book a place by following the link and there is a charge to attend.
Let’s talk Pre-Teens
Information on a FREE on line course starting in January:
Following the success of our Let’s Talk Teenagers Program, we are delighted to say we have been able to seek the funding and are now able to deliver Let’s Talk Pre-Teens aimed at parents/carers of 9 to 12 year olds. As with our Let’s Talk Teenagers program, the sessions will be online and tickets are completely free of charge. To register simply click HERE.
The topics covered will be as follows:
Tuesday 17th January 2023
· Biology
· Difficult emotions
· Substance misuse
Tuesday 24th January 2023
· Relationships
· Exploitation
· Pornography
· Societal Stereotypes
Tuesday 31st January 2023
· Physical risks
· Safety planning
· Mental health
· Self-care
We look forward to seeing you there and please share with your family and friends.
Struggling with your water bills?
Please find attached a link to an article from the Money Saving Expert for people struggling with their water bill.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2022/11/water-companies-bill-discount/
Carers Rights Day
Tomorrow, 24 November, is Carer’s Rights Day and her is some information about the day and general information for people with caring responsibilities.
Carers Rights Day Thursday 24th November 2022. Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time, you can often feel unheard or unsupported, but as an unpaid carer you have rights.
